Winter Horse Care
…out just right. Keeping a close watch on your horse’s body condition and weight in winter is important in evaluating your feeding program. Don’t trust your eye. Thick winter coats…
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Four simple rules for preventing winter colic
…and resolve as we head into winter. 1. Keep your horse hydrated. Any discussion of winter colic needs to start with hydration. Impactions are more likely to form with dry…
Make the Most of Winter Turnout for Your Horse
Horses can thrive outdoors, even in the depths of winter. ©EQUUS Magazine.© One of the pleasures of wintertime is coming in from the cold. There’s nothing quite as nice as…
Caring for Your Horse’s Hooves in Winter
For most of us, ?winter care? means blanketing our horses, increasing their hay rations and adjusting their turnout schedules. What may not leap immediately to mind, however, is hoof care….
Wintertime Dehydration and Your Horse
…heavily, right? Wrong! Your horse can become dehydrated at any time of the year-even in the winter-with some predictable health consequences. Winter Water Needs It’s true that sweating in warmer…
Shed Out Your Horse’s Winter Coat Tips
…Colorado,” Sarah says. “By two winter seasons, she had a California winter coat. When she first came to us 15 years ago, she looked like a complete fuzzball.” Hair Today,…
Maintain a Winter Riding Program
…winter months will help you stave off the winter blues and give you a leg up on the competition once the shows start again. This is also important for establishing…
The Ultimate Winter Gear Guide
…provide protection from the elements for horse and human can be overwhelming. To help you find products that fit your needs this winter, we’ve compiled a guide of winter wardrobe…
Winter Preparation: Fall Horse Chores
…dry for three to four weeks. [? ] Check your horse’s winter blanket. Does your horse wear a winter blanket to protect him from the winter weather? As part of…
Cool Horseback Riders Stay Warm this Winter Season
When winter blows in, many riders store their saddles and give their horse a few months off. But if you live in a climate with a long winter, you may…