A Quick List to Help Prepare Your Horses for Winter
Clair Thunes, PhD
December 4, 2025
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
From nutrition considerations to preventing mud, it’s time to get ready for the long stretch of winter conditions.
Here’s what seasonal treats are safe for horses and what you should consider when feeding them.
Proper storage techniques help prevent spoilage, preserve nutrients, avoid mold, and protect against pests, supporting your horse’s health and maximizing your investment.
Learn how to choose forage, concentrates, and supplements to support weight gain and overall well-being in horses with multiple health conditions.
Do you want a festive fall treat for your horse? Find out if pumpkin is a safe choice.
Common advice tells us not to feed horses before exercise. But this outdated belief might be hurting your horse.
An equine nutritionist offers care and feeding tips to help owners prepare thin senior horses for cold weather.
Nutritionist Dr. Clair Thunes shares advice on how to reduce your horse’s risk of colicking this fall.
An equine nutritionist answers common questions about beet pulp, which has long been a mainstay in many feed rooms for horses.
What types of feeds improve a horse’s energy levels? Why might a sluggish horse need additional electrolytes? An equine nutritionist explains.
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
Get tips for ensuring your horses receive the nutrition they need without eating all your money.
One’s designed to be the horse’s whole diet, while the other is meant to complement his forage ration. Which is best for your horse?
An equine nutritionist explains how a broodmare’s nutritional needs change during her pregnancy.
Don’t forget horses need calories to keep cool in the heat.
Learn about feeding your new horse during transport, quarantine, and the first few weeks at his new home.
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