WATER

Well, thanks for the "helpful" suggestions. Thankfully, I didn't have to resort to using blow dryers or sticking butts out the window (LOL). I used a floating heater which melted a hole through the ice. Then I was able to break up the thick top layer of ice. Once the ice and the water met I was able to melt it all using the float. Thankfully, the horse has been pretty good about leaving the float in place. And now the weather is a balmy 32 degrees during the day and the snow is beginning to melt! Now all we have to deal with is the ponds that are appearing as the snow melts. At least we have plenty of WATER. TTFN :)