Winter Health Concerns

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Horses are hardy animals when it comes to weathering the cold months. This doesn’t mean you can slack on their care, however, just because you’re riding less and staying indoors more. In fact, there are some health issues horses are more prone to during winter. Thus, The Horse teamed up with Ava Redig, DVM, of Stillwater Equine Veterinary Clinic, in chilly Minnesota, to describe six common cold weather conditions owners should watch for: respiratory problems, colic, dehydration, choke, thrush, and weight loss.

Work with your veterinarian to keep an eye out for these issues this winter.

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Alexandra Beckstett, a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as assistant editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse. She was the managing editor of The Horse for nearly 14 years and is now editorial director of EquiManagement and My New Horse, sister publications of The Horse.

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