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Barn girls: How do you weather the winter? Posted: 20 Oct 2009 01:16 PM PDT Barn work ain't easy, but summertime barn work is downright leisurely compared to winter work. Here in PA we've had a few crisp-cold mornings lately -- a reminder that winter is approaching. Frozen buckets, icy fields, and messy stalls are just a few hardships to anticipate. You can't change the harsh conditions, but there are little ways of coping. Barn girl fashion tip for fall/winter Here's my little tip--forget anything you ever learned about proper sleeve length. When you layer, make sure one of your layers has looong sleeves that cover your fingertips when pulled down. A turtleneck, a henley, a flannel shirt, preferably man-sized (unless you're super petite). It's not a bad idea to borrow one from a guy you know. Above you see an illustration of my long-sleeve layer, Bob's old Rolex sweatshirt.Pull the sleeves over your hands and voilà -- a glove substitute for the tasks that are done gloveless, such as... Applying boots to horses' legs. Making up feed (you can't handle those little supplement scoops with gloves on!) Manipulating the hose (preserve your real gloves from getting wet). Roll up damp sleeves when done. The cuffs will get filthy and stretched out, but hey, it's not your shirt, it's his. So, readers, spill the beans. What are your winter barn girl winter tips?

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