How Does Forage Keep Horses Warm?
Clair Thunes, PhD
November 17, 2017
Dr. Clair Thunes explains how eating hay and the digestion process helps keep horses warm.
Dr. Clair Thunes explains how eating hay and the digestion process helps keep horses warm.
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Of the 413 respondents, 219 (53%) said they have their horses’ shoes pulled for the winter months.
Half the owners didn’t understand equine thermoregulation, including horses’ bodily response to clipping and blanketing.
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Of the 556 respondents, 190 (34%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses’ water sources from freezing.
Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property during the winter.
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Help kick-start your horse’s furnace by providing proper fuel, particularly good-quality forage.
Ensure your golden oldie gets the care and support he needs, even if he’s weathered previous winters without trouble.
With cold weather comes complicating factors that could increase horses’ colic risk.
Three equine professionals offer tips for preparing your animals, facilities, and yourself for the deep freeze ahead.
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