Ponies that didn’t receive extra hay adapted to the available food supply, but blood parameters suggested health problems could develop when the available fodder is insufficient.
Of the 186 respondents, 43 (23%) said their horses colic more frequently during the winter than other times of the year.
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Horses secrete more insulin during winter, which could pose problems for some pregnant mares, researchers say.
Donkeys’ hair coats hardly change across the seasons, meaning they aren’t as well-equipped to deal with cold weather as horses.
Not everyone sees snow fly during the winter months, but horses still have seasonal needs that must be met.
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Of the 783 respondents, 316 (40%) said they stay home during the holidays to care for their horses.
Check your hay supply, ensure water sources will remain thawed, be sure pasture fencing is secure, and more.
Besides body condition scoring, how can you tell if your horse is getting enough nutrition? Dr. Clair Thunes explains.
Dr. Clair Thunes explains how eating hay and the digestion process helps keep horses warm.
Of the 702 respondents, 293 (42%) said they ride less often because it’s dark when they get home in the evening.
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