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Category Archives: Weather-Related Feeding
Improving Body Condition After Winter
Every spring, we are inundated with a single question from horse owners: “My horse lost some weight over the winter, but I didn’t notice until he shed out his winter coat and I saw his ribs. What do I do now?” Winter …
Winter Condition Check to be Ready for Spring
Cold weather, particularly below freezing temperatures, requires that owners pay careful attention to their horses to make certain that the horses stay in good condition through the winter months. First, make certain the horses are in good body condition, at …
Around the Barn: Winter Preparations
Even though this is a horse nutrition blog, nutrition is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to keeping your horses happy and healthy. As we head in to cold winter months, I thought I’d share some of …
Horse Nutrition Tips Heading in to Winter
This is my favorite time of year! It is a time of reflection and relaxation after the show season, when I have time to hit the trails and enjoy the fall colors without the bugs tagging along. The leaves have changed and …
Why did my horse lose weight during the hot weather?
Several factors influence how much energy it takes to maintain normal body temperature. Air temperature, humidity, wind velocity, solar radiation and precipitation are all factors that affect how much energy is expended to maintain normal temperature for animals that are …
Salt for Horses in High Temps
High temperatures and high humidity in much of the U.S. have created higher stress conditions for people and for horses. I have been judging some horse shows recently in outdoor arenas with temperatures well in the 90’s with heat index values …
Using Hay Replacers for Horses
When times of severe draught or other weather phenomenon result in poor quality or availability of pastures and hay, horse owners often turn to complete feeds (i.e. feeds that contain a full diet of roughage, protein, vitamins, minerals, and other …
Laminitis in Horses – What can you do?
Many times when our animals are sick it can be hard to know what to do - how to feed them, how to help them, and how to make them feel better. With laminitis, the main thing you can do as …
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Understanding Laminitis
Spring is upon us and hopefully warmer weather has arrived where you are! Many of our horses will soon begin to receive a substantial amount of their daily nutrients from new growth pasture. While it can be a relief to …
Warm Temps & Water Consumption
The transition in temperature and humidity from cool season to warm season may require an adjustment in watering horses. Reduced water consumption may impair performance and may increase the risk of impaction colic. Also, horses that are not conditioned properly …
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