Soft snow is easy, but if you get rain & icy footing with a crusty top, make paths for the horses so they can move easily. Jagged edges can cut skin & cause injury to underlying tissues, particularly since the lower leg is void of muscle. Being a horse owner can keep you busy and in great shape, just by keeping your horses safe & injury free. Don't forget to remove ice from lines before they collapse, and adjust lines according to snow height, so horses don't walk out. Be prepared for power to fail & fill water buckets just in case.