The Winter Equine
Caring for your horse in the winter | UMN Extension
Your horse needs more water in the winter. The goal should always be to maximize the amount your horse drinks to help prevent dehydration and colic.
Winter Care For Horses | Equine Science Center
This fact sheet addresses the most common concerns regarding equine housing, health maintenance, nutrition and exercise in cold weather.
Winter horse care tips - World Horse Welfare
During winter, owners need to be mindful of the weather and consider their horse's age, breed, size, diet, coat (clipped/not clipped) and what type of shelter ...
Winter Care for Horses | Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
Horses stay hydrated, fed, mobile, and warm. Here are some tips to handle our equine friends during these cold months with limited daylight.
Winter Horse Care Tips - Veterinary Medicine at Illinois
The most important aspect of winter care is access to plenty of hay. The average horse consumes 2% of their body weight in forage every day.
Winter Care of Horses | Small Farm Sustainability
Horses seek shelter from the cold and wind, or huddle together, to decrease heat loss. Horses will stand with their heads away from the wind, their tails set ...
WINTER HORSE CARE TIPS - Equestroom
The first step to proper winter care is correct feeding. An average horse needs to consume 2% of its body weight per day to maintain body condition.
How to Care for Horses in Winter | Purina Animal Nutrition
With proper diets, exercise and access to appropriate water and shelter, they will make it through comfortably and be ready to get back to work when the ...
Winter Horse Care: Well Fed for the Winter | Equine Science Center
You'll need to provide plenty of forage in the form of hay. A horse should consume approximately 2% of its bodyweight in hay on a dry matter basis each day.
Your Guide to Caring for Horses in Winter - Redmond Equine Blog
Following these winter horse care tips will help your horse comfortably endure cold weather, maintain body condition, and be ready to ramp up work when spring ...
Winter Care for Horses - PetMD
We can help to prepare our horses for winter and provide the best outdoor winter experience for them, no matter their age or lifestyle.
What Do I Need to Do to Get My Horse Ready for Winter?
This five-step winter horse prep guide will help you ready your equids—both easy keepers and those that require extra attention—for winter.
Riding Your Horse When It's Cold Outside
Winter grooming tips: First, consider blanketing. Blankets decrease hair coat production, and keep the majority of the coat mud-free.
9 Winter Horse Health Problems You Need to Look Out For
We'll look at nine of the most common health concerns horses face during the winter and what you can do to prevent, recognize and treat them.
Equine Cold Weather Care: Tips to Keep Your Horse Healthy in Winter
During winter, horses require additional calories to maintain their body temperature. Feeding extra hay is highly recommended as it helps generate heat during ...
Don't Just Put Horses Away for the Winter | Small Farm Sustainability
Hay generates more heat than grain does during digestion and thus is more helpful in maintaining body heat during cold weather. However, the extra energy ...
Winter Horse Caring & Feeding Tips | Tribute Equine Nutrition
A horse in good body condition with a dry winter coat has a LCT of 18°F, while a horse with a wet coat or a thin coat needs to expend energy to maintain their ...
The Winter Equine: Cold Weather Care for Horses
Entering the winter with a cold-weather care plan for each of your horses will help ensure they stay healthy and fit throughout the season.
Horse Health And Winter Weather - Equine - Veterinary Health Center
Horses should eat a minimum of approximately 2% of their body weight each day in forage, for the average sized Quarter Horse this is approximately 20 pounds ...
Winter Horse Care: A Helpful Beginner's Guide
Some horses do well on their own with a little extra hair, food, and shelter. In contrast, others will need heavy blankets and lots of attention.