Winter introduces unique challenges for horse owners, particularly when meeting their horses’ nutritional needs. During winter, pasture grass—the primary source of nutrition for many horses—becomes less available or dormant. As a result, hay becomes the primary source of forage. It provides not only nutrition but also helps horses maintain their body heat through the digestion […]
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The Impacts of Weather on Your Horse’s Digestion
There has always been a common myth that when the weather changes, the instances of colic in the barn increase. But is this true? Can a simple change in temperature, barometric pressure or location affect your horse’s health? A recent study says it may. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, stated there […]
Deworming Your Horse 101: Preventing Parasitic Colic
The first day of spring is just around the corner, which means more time at the barn, riding outside, horse shows and vital barn-management practices like deworming your horse. Deworming your horse strategically is essential to maintaining good health. Not only does the risk of colic increase with parasite burden, but these tiny worms also […]
The Impacts of Weather on Your Horse’s Digestion
There has always been a common myth that when the weather changes, the instances of colic in the barn increase. But is this true? Can a simple change in temperature, barometric pressure or location affect your horse’s health? A recent study says it may. The study, conducted at the University of Pennsylvania in 2017, stated there […]
