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Preparing Horses for Winter
Cold, rain, snow, ice – it’s that time of year, winter. Believe it or not your horses have been preparing well in advance for inclement weather. Horses begin growing their winter coats when the days start to grow shorter which means way before temperatures drop. How heavy a horse’s coat grows depends on climate and […]
Seasonal Changes in Horse Nutrition
A horse’s nutrition needs vary a bit with the change in seasons. Feeding your horse an appropriate diet is essential to his/her good health. Spring brings new growth in plants and grass. Horses, particularly those who are usually not out in pasture, should be allowed at first to graze for an hour, increasing the time […]