Hello Everyone, I am a new horse owner ( 5 months) and live in Big Bear, Ca at 7,000 ft. I rescued a OTTB gelding who is 5 yrs old and lived most all his life in sunny southern calif. I brought him up to the mountains close to me and for the past 5 months he has done well adding about 200 lbs to his statue of 16.5H ( like most rescues he was underweight) Summers are nice here at 7,000 ft but now winter is approaching and i have to decide weather to keep him up here for winter ( and winters are bitter cold with extended periods of snow) or i can board him down the mountain in the high desert for winter. The facitlities are simular and prices are close. It seems like a no brainer to keep him in a winter location that is warmer and dryer ( no mud, no frozen water, etc) but the downside is a 40 mile drive each way so i see him less vs combatting the elements for him and myself for 5 months of snow, bitter cold, etc.,
Your heartfelt input and experience would be appreciated.
Thank You
