Winter Care
Quench Your Horse’s Winter Thirst
Dehydration is your horse’s worst enemy. Here’s how to help keep your horse hydrated all winter long. | MORE
When Horses Need Blankets
An equine expert helps a reader decide if she needs to blanket her burros and mustang during the cold winter months. | MORE
Winter Training: More Help
Check out these extra resources for the "Winter Time? Tune-Up Time!" article in the February 2012 issue. | MORE
Winter Care for Older Horses
Frigid winter weather can be particularly hard on older horses. In this article from the January 2010 issue of EQUUS, David Trachtenberg, DVM, owner of Ledgewood Veterinary Equine Clinic in Ontario, New York, recommends focusing on the two areas of winter management that can have the biggest influence on the health of older horses---feeding and blanketing---to keep them healthy and comfortable throughout the season. | MORE
Encouraging a Thick Winter Coat
An equine veterinarian from chilly upstate New York advises a reader on how to encourage her horse to grow a thick winter coat. | MORE
Removing Mud Stains During Winter
When it's too cold for a bath, try these tips for removing mud and manure stains from your horse's coat. | MORE
Protect Your Horse from Ice-Related Injuries
A blanket of fresh snow can be pretty but a layer of ice can be hazardous for your horse's health and soundness. | MORE
Make the Most of Winter Turnout for your Horse
With 8 simple precautions you can safely keep your horse outside—where he’s happiest and healthiest—even when the wind blows and the snow falls. | MORE
Horse Blanketing Questions and Answers
Here are some commonsense answers to all your horse blanketing questions. | MORE
Winter Shelter for Pastured Horses
Although horses are highly adapted for cold weather, those who live outdoors may still need some shelter from harsh winter weather. | MORE
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