Rain and mud can quickly turn healthy hooves into a source of discomfort and risk for infection. Hoof care in muddy conditions focuses on managing moisture, preventing bacterial growth, and maintaining strong hoof structure. Consistent routines, proper footing, and balanced nutrition all play a role in keeping horses sound through wet seasons.
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Brown pastures are often assumed to be safer for grazing horses, but dormant forage can still contain significant sugar levels. Seasonal stress from drought, frost, or overgrazing changes how grass stores carbohydrates, which directly affects equine health. Metabolic horses, including those with EMS or PPID, face greater risks when grazing stressed fields. Careful management, slow feeding strategies, and thoughtful dietary adjustments help protect horses during periods of pasture dormancy.
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Winter coats can create challenges when a horse sweats heavily, struggles to regulate body temperature, or develops skin issues. Horse clipping in winter requires balancing workload, climate, and individual coat growth, especially during January or February.
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Winter can limit turnout and riding, which makes mental stimulation just as important as physical care. Winter enrichment for horses focuses on keeping minds active through training, forage based activities, and environmental changes. Simple adjustments to routines and spaces can help prevent boredom, support digestion, and encourage natural behaviors all season long.
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Cold weather creates several challenges for equine digestion that make it harder to avoid winter colic, especially when routines change. Reduced water intake, limited movement, and shifts in feeding patterns can all contribute to colic in winter if they are not managed carefully.
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Winter brings a long list of changes for horses, and many problems start when owners assume their warm-weather routine still works. Cold conditions impact hydration, forage needs, hoof care, grooming habits, turnout choices, and shelter management. Prepare early, adjust daily habits, and keep your horses healthy throughout the season.
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Cold weather creates new challenges for equine nutrition, from extra calories for warmth to hydration and vitamin support. Feeding horses in winter means making smart adjustments to hay, supplements, and feeding routines to prevent health risks like colic or weight loss.
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You can help your horse feel their best in winter with a few touch ups using clippers. Switching to a different blade or doing a trace clip over your previous clip can help with thermoregulation and excessive sweat. You can also use clipper combs to modify your horse’s clip in winter.
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Spend a little more time grooming your horse’s long winter coat, add a dollop of product, and feed for healthy skin to keep your horse shiny in their winter coat.
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Should you body clip or trace clip your horse by using the clippers with or against the hair growth direction? While there is a general “rule,” feel free to chuck it out the window. Clip in the direction that makes sense for that area.
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