Winter Care
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While You're Away Checklist
Use this handy form to leave your horse and house sitters all the information they need while you're away.
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12 Months of Feeding Tips
Here's how to roll with Mother Nature through the seasons, nutritionally speaking.
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Winter Horse Care Tips for Owners
Horses can live outside in comfort year round with a few amenities provided by their owners.
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Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
April 02, 2013
Does wrapping the lower legs in the winter aid circulation and keep them warm?... Read More
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UK College of Agriculture Warns of Livestock Cold Stress
January 22, 2013
During extreme cold provide extra hay and ensure horses have shelter to get out of windy, damp weather.... Read More
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Five Tips to Keep Horses Healthier this Winter
January 20, 2013
Get winter horsekeeping tips from Michelle Harris, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania.... Read More
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Encouraging Cold Weather Water Consumption
January 08, 2013
Is it a good idea to add a little salt to your horses' diet in the winter to get them to drink more water?... Read More
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The Horse: Top 10 Horse Health Articles of 2012
January 01, 2013
The staff at TheHorse.com tallied the most popular articles of 2012. Did your favorites make the list?... Read More
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While You're Away Checklist
November 30, 2012
Use this handy form to leave your horse and house sitters all the information they need while you're away. ... Read More
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Body Heat and Thermal-Neutral Temperature
November 27, 2012
What is a thermal-neutral temperature?... Read More
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Winter Horse Care Tips for Owners
November 23, 2012
Horses can live outside in comfort year round with a few amenities provided by their owners.... Read More
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Tips for Managing Horses in Winter to Avoid Colic
November 21, 2012
Making diet changes slowly, ensuring water intake, and keeping horses moving can help reduce colic risk.... Read More
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Winter Health Concerns
November 21, 2012
Keep an eye out for these six cold weather conditions horse can be prone to during winter.... Read More
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Cold-Weather Equine Ear Protection?
November 20, 2012
Do horses living outside need their ears protected during cold weather?... Read More
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Winter Horse Care
November 16, 2012
Equine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.... Read More
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Winterizing Horses
November 01, 2012
Take a few simple precautions and management approaches to help your horse weather winter safely.... Read More
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Fall Feeding Tips for Horses
October 31, 2012
As temperatures drop, consider making changes in horses' feeding programs in preparation for winter.... Read More
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10 Tips for Winterizing Your Horse
October 16, 2012
10 vet-approved tips for keeping your horse healthy and comfortable during the cold season.... Read More
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How to Fit a Horse Blanket
September 13, 2012
Tips for checking fit on your horse's blanket from Karmen Mills of Around the Bend Farm in Newcastle, Calif.... Read More
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Clipping, Blankets Helpful in Cold-Weather Exercise Recovery
August 24, 2012
Clipped horses achieved faster post-exercise recovery than unclipped horses when working in cold temperatures.... Read More
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Domestic Equids Can Still 'Chill' Like Their Ancestors
April 24, 2012
New research indicates horses can slow body processes to conserve energy when environmental factors dictate.... Read More
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Weight Gain Challenges in Horses
March 01, 2012
I have a 24-year-old Quarter Horse mare that was diagnosed with navicular syn... Read More
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Preparing Horse Farms for Winter Weather Disasters
January 07, 2012
Plan now to keep family, employees, and horses safe in a winter weather disaster. ... Read More
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Cold Weather Colic
January 01, 2012
The No. 1 cause of colic during winter is a lack of fresh, unfrozen water. ... Read More
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Heated Barns and Horses: Special Considerations Needed
December 26, 2011
Heating horse barns can cause a host of respiratory and other problems if done incorrectly.... Read More
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Winter Feed Changes: Use Caution when Adjusting Rations
December 22, 2011
Horses need more feed to replace energy loss brought about by harsh conditions as the temperature turn colder.... Read More
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Cold Weather Horse Care Tips
December 14, 2011
By following these tips you can help keep your horse healthy all winter.... Read More
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Prepare Horse Shelters Now for Winter
November 27, 2011
Now is the ideal time to address housing options for horses that will live outside this winter.... Read More
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Farm Call: Your Questions Answered
Cold Weather Leg Wrapping
Q. In extreme cold temperatures I wrap my horses' lower legs in fleece-lined boots at night, as they are prone to laminitis and I hope it will aid circulation and keep them warm. Do you think this helps them, or what would you suggest during winter?
Encouraging Cold Weather Water Consumption
Q. Is it a good idea to add a little salt to your horses' diet in the winter to get them to drink more water?
Body Heat and Thermal-Neutral Temperature
Q. What is a thermal-neutral temperature?
