Conditioning Horses in Fall and Winter
Samantha Steelman, PhD
December 11, 2025
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
Prevent odors with smart manure, mud, and urine management, plus natural fixes such as composting, footing, and vegetative buffers.
8 important tasks to check off your list before the colder weather arrives.
Smart storage of hay, feeds, meds, and gear can help keep horses safe, prevent waste, and reduce fire, pest, and injury risks in the barn.
How farriers trim and shoe horses for their unique biomechanics, discipline, and riding surface.
Two veterinarians passionate about hoof care share tips for identifying and dealing with hoof stressors they encounter most frequently.
Follow these steps to safely and successfully add a new horse to an existing herd.
Here’s why you should consider how closely horses graze, along with compost, water, and rest to cultivate healthy soil in horse pastures.
These 5 steps can help you prevent and eliminate odors on your farm and create a cleaner space for your horses.
Find out how to manage and remove horse waste from your farm in a safe and effective way.
Sustainable hay production involves practices that protect the environment while yielding high-quality hay. Here’s how to grow or source sustainably produced hay.
Learn how arena footing affects horse and rider safety, and what 5 factors to consider when choosing and maintaining footing.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
How to choose, install, and maintain your stall or shed floors to maximize horse comfort and chore convenience.
Driving horses, whether pulling a plow, going for a pleasure drive, or competing, face health considerations similar to and distinct from those of typical sport horses.
Learn how air quality issues such as wildfire smoke and pollution can affect your horse’s respiratory health.
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