Winter doesn’t wait, and neither can we—the coldest months of the year are just around the corner.

Quality hay is the cornerstone of a horse’s winter diet. It's a steady source of fiber that generates heat through digestion, like an internal furnace to keep them warm from the inside out.

Senior horse grain provides calories and nutrients like fat and fiber to maintain body weight and overall health for horses.

Cold weather is difficult for senior horses like Bess because as they age, their ability to regulate their body temperature decreases, often due to reduced muscle mass and fat, making it harder for them to stay warm.

Additionally, older horses may experience joint pain from arthritis which can be exasperated by cold temperatures, limiting their movement and ability to generate heat through activity.

Nutrition from quality hay and grain is critical to keeping Lenny, and all our senior horses, healthy and warm.

Draft Gratitude is committed to providing each of our horses with the individualized nutrition they need to thrive during the winter months.

Please help us be sure that every horse in our care has the fuel they need to stay warm and well-fed this winter. Your contribution of a bag of grain, or a bale of hay, ensures that even on the coldest days, the big guys can stay warm, comfortable, and healthy.

Charlie and the rest of the herd are depending on you.

Make your best gift today and double your impact!

All donations will be matched, dollar for dollar, up to $11,400 from a generous matching gift.

Your donation today will provide twice the hay, twice the grain, and twice the care to keep our horses healthy and warm all winter long.

Provide Hay, Warmth, and Hope this #GivingTuesday

By Draft Gratitude

Provide Hay, Warmth, and Hope this #GivingTuesday

Together, we can give them the warmth, comfort, and care they deserve.

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