02/23/2026
Safely Making Paths in Deep Snow:
Lessons from the Herd
Humans take steps in snow which make deep footwells. As the snow ices over, rewalking this path can be treacherous because those footwells create holes that can turn your ankle. Horses shuffle through deep snow like a plow instead. After you’ve walked a path the first time, shuffle back over it the next time - it spreads out the footwells and makes it much easier to walk.