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Winter and Cold Weather Care of Horses
by Robert N. Oglesby DVM
Introduction
Introduction
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Horses and Cold Weather
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Feeding
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Watering
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Housing
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Hoof Care
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Washing
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Winter Check List
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More Info
Fall is certainly one of the most best times of the year for the horse rider. The breath taking fall foliage color, you and the horse under your saddle "peppy" with the cool invigorating air, all make this the time of year you really love being being a horseback rider. Fall is also the harbinger of cold weather ahead and with the coming cold weather many regular chores become Herculean tasks. And along with these thoughts of the chores many horse owners worry about their horses adapting to the cold weather ahead. This article discusses preparations that will help you and your horse get through the winter with minimal hassle. Some of the issues discussed are: how horses adapt to the cold, feeding to stay warm, watering, traversing ice safely, blankets and blanketing, and barn management in the cold.
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~Last Updated: May 28, 2008;
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 | Use of boots in snow | 1 | 2 | Oct 6, 08 |
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 | Correct Blankets or Cooler for Winter Cooling of Non Clipped Horses | 1 | 6 | Jan 22, 07 |
 | Neck blanket advice | 1 | 6 | Dec 10, 06 |
 | Updated Article | 1 | 3 | Oct 2, 06 |
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 | How horses keep warm | 1 | 4 | Dec 8, 05 |
 | Frozen hydrant | 1 | 12 | Dec 8, 05 |
 | Hypothermia in our Horse | 1 | 8 | Nov 30, 05 |
 | Winterproof hose | 1 | 12 | Nov 21, 05 |
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