How to Keep Your Horse Hydrated During the Winter
Janice L. Holland, PhD
December 13, 2025
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
When the temperatures drop, make sure your horses always have access to water and are drinking enough.
Know how your horse’s body reacts to cold weather and train accordingly to make the most of the chilly months ahead.
An equine nutritionist weighs in on which type of hay best helps horses stay warm during cold nights.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Use this checklist of fall horse property chores to better prepare yourself and your horses for the upcoming winter months.
Cold weather often brings unwanted weight loss in hard-keeping horses. Two experts offer advice on preventing this as we prepare for temperatures to drop.
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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.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
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As the seasons change, so do the strategies we use to manage horses’ hooves. Read more in the Fall 2025 issue of The Horse.
Yes, spring brings an increased risk of endocrinopathic laminitis for susceptible horses—but so does autumn. Here’s why.
Don’t forget horses need calories to keep cool in the heat.
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
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