Winter Water Access for Horses
Heather Smith Thomas
January 14, 2019
Horses need access to fresh and unfrozen water during the winter months. Here’s what to remember.
Horses need access to fresh and unfrozen water during the winter months. Here’s what to remember.
Having a winter hoof care plan in place ahead of time can help eliminate worries during the deep freeze.
Ensure horses have adequate shelter, water, dry bedding, and feed when temperatures drop.
With proper care, senior horses can prosper. Here are a few points to consider.
From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
Learn how to avoid and address impaction colic, a common cause of cold-weather emergency farm calls.
Remember these 3 simple things to help your horse maintain his weight and health this winter.
Learn how rising temperatures and higher rainfall totals might lead to an increased risk of mosquito- and tick-borne disease in horses.
I was only planning on blanketing when the temperature drops under 20 degrees Fahrenheit and in extreme weather. Will this compromise my horse’s winter coat enough that I would need to blanket more?
Critical conditions such as colic, injuries, and dehydration can strike when you’re at a competition with your horse. Here’s how to handle them.
The livestock heat index can help producers know when animals, including horses, are at risk for heat stress and require extra resources to combat and withstand the conditions.
Do you have a foal due during the cold months? Dr. Michelle Linton offers tips on how to prepare.
Find out how to keep mud from becoming a mess on your horse farm.
Weanlings turned out with shelter access had no more respiratory issues than those housed in warmer stables during a harsh Finnish winter.
Get tips on how to combat static electricity on your horse’s hair coat and how to avoid delivering that spooky shock to your horse.
Karmen Mills, of Around the Bend Farm in Newcastle, California, shares tips for checking the fit on your horse’s blanket.
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