Winter Care

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3 tips for winter trailering
Travels with your horse don’t necessarily end when winter arrives. Whether you’re headed to a clinic,...
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5 ways to prevent winter weight loss
Winter’s on its way … brrrr! While you’re busy stockpiling hay and getting out the blankets, don’t forget...
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Winter Blankets: You've got questions, we've got answers
It’s wintertime again, so put on your coats and let’s pretend that we’re all not dreading the freezing...
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30 Cold-Weather Horse Care Hacks
Let’s face it: Winter horse care can be daunting. After all, who enjoys breaking ice in buckets and grooming...
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Are you "blanket strap savvy"?
Used correctly, straps can ensure your horse's blanket keeps him warm and comfortable.
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3 ways to prevent winter weight loss
Here are three simple things to do to help your horse maintain his condition even during the coldest...
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Winter care for horses with heaves
The cold season can be especially hard on horses with heaves but there are things you can do to keep...
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Tips for preventing winter weight loss
Older horses often drop weight during the winter but they don't have to. Here's how to head off problems.
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Our Top Winter Grooming Tips
Does your horse resemble a yeti in winter? (Ours, too!) Keeping all that hair clean can be quite a challenge...
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Shopping for waterless grooming products
When time constraints or nasty weather keep you from giving your horse a bath, these products can help...
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4 easy ways to ice-proof your horse's hooves
The rock-hard accumulations of ice and snow that can get packed into a horse’s feet can cause lameness...