01/26/2026
The Compadres Therapy, Inc. therapy horses experienced the snowflakes that finally arrived in the El Paso Borderland Region! While the winter storm was brief, it was an important reminder that our therapy horses have special care needs during cold temperatures.
A heartfelt thank you to Spur-C Stables for providing shelters, access to fresh (unfrozen) water, and increased feed to keep our horses healthy, comfortable, and content during these colder days and nights. ❤️ ❄️
Cold weather care is especially important when it comes to managing water intake (horses may drink less when water is cold) and increasing forage consumption (with good quality hay) to help them generate body heat.
To learn more about managing horse care during the cold weather, these two articles offer thoughtful insights:
Managing water intake in cold weather:
https://thehorse.com/1124559/managing-your-horses-water-intake-in-cold-weather/
Why horses need more hay in winter:
https://www.extension.iastate.edu/equine/increase-hay-intake-winter
Thank you to our staff, volunteers and supporters who help ensure our therapy horses are well cared for, no matter the weather. Our amazing therapy horses give so much and we are grateful that we can help keep them thriving throughout the year. 💕 🥶 ☀️ 🐎