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Tips for Preparing Your Older Horse for Winter

With the cold weather almost upon us, we must take into account several important considerations for preparing and maintaining older horses throughout winter.

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cooling your horse out on cold days

Cooling Your Horse Out on Cold Days

Helping your horse with his post-exercise cooling process can impact how well he recovers. But cold weather cooling requires also guarding against a chilled horse.

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caring for old horses

Caring for Old Horses

With proper care, senior horses can prosper. Here are a few points to consider.

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will blanketing compromise my horse's coat

Will Blanketing Compromise My Horse’s Coat?

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?

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