Encouraging a Thick Winter Coat

Q: I live in northwest Colorado, where winter temperatures can drop as low as minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. I’m concerned about keeping my 13-year-old horse Romeo warm enough during those…

Winter Horse Care Tips

…of action to maintain his winter BCS. Always float teeth and deworm several weeks before winter. Exercise tends to be limited in the winter. Watch easy-keepers to make sure they…

Oh The Weather Outside Is Frightful

…right now, “But you live in California. How can you complain about winter? You don’t even have winter.” Well, you’re half-right. I’m a New Jersey native, and then I lived…

Keep Your Horse Barn Open In The Winter

…I’m going to second Margaret?s point about keeping your barn well ventilated in the winter. In the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic or the northern Midwest, winter horse care presents numerous challenges that…

Fall/Winter Checklist For Horse Owners

winter checklist for tips and reminders in caring for your horse this winter. Unpack and launder winter riding clothes Invest in orange vest for riding during hunting season; consider outfitting…

Winter Vacation Travel Ideas

…& Spa, Canada, and touch the magic of a Cariboo wonderland with our winter getaway. The Cariboo is one of Canada?s premier winter holiday destinations with pristine landscapes smoothed with…

Blanket Rubs And Spur Spots

…the summer will still often collect balding spots in the winter. Winter coat hairs are simply more fragile. In addition, coat health in general is much harder to maintain in…