Hi there. CB on this forum keeps horsfields and will keep you right but here are a couple of points to get started!
I use a standard larder fridge with no icebox and it works well. My suggestion is to bring the fridge indoors in case temps in garage go too low. Best to get fridge up and running and a stable temp established well in advance. I use a thermometer with a probe on a wire and shut the door on the wire and the display on top of the fridge. Then I can check the temp without opening the door too much.
The basics of preparing for hibernation are stopping food and reducing heat and light. You will want a schedule and larger ones wind down over a longer period than small ones. Your vet will likely check for worms and ask you how the tortoise has been over the last few months.
Stand by for more information!
The basics
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