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Cold Comfort - Feeding Your Horse in Winter Depending on how cold the climate is where you live, feeding your horse during the winter months can require a good deal of attention. On the positive side, that attention means routine visits with your horse to monitor its condition. Here's some simple tips to Feeding Your Horse in Winter. Diet and Maintenance Depending on your horse's condition going into the season, you can then manage their diet to...

On Firmer Ground – Winter Hoof Care Depending on where you live, winter can require varying degrees of adjustment to your hoof care routine. The colder and snowier the climate, the more there is to consider. Read our blog on winter hoof care. Dangerous Footing Of course, if the weather is too harsh, your horse should be stabled as necessary. But horses with winter coats can tolerate fairly frigid temperatures and may actually prefer turnout in th...

Healthy Stables for The Holidays When we think of stabling our horse in winter, it’s natural to think of it as “sheltering.” But the same winter blues that can affect us when weather keeps us indoors can affect our horse in its own way. Here's how to keep healthy stables for the holidays. Keep it Natural Horses are athletic and social creatures (which are two big reasons why we love them). That means they need exercise and the companionship of ot...

Caring For Your Horse in Winter In the same way we gear up for winter weather with different wardrobes and schedules, we need to change our routines for horse care. Depending on your climate and stabling situation, this may be a slight adjustment or a major shift. Read our top points for caring for your horse in winter.Staying Hydrated The single biggest consideration is water consumption. You may be surprised to know that horses actually nee...

With shorter daylight hours and icy temperatures sweeping across the U.S., understanding your horse’s needs is critical to keeping your horse happy and healthy in the approaching winter. Here are our best tips for Riding in the Winter   Use Your Head  While horses are better equipped to handle freezing temperatures, lung burn is an issue that should never be taken lightly.   Similar to the burning sensation you feel after an intense run in freez...