Winterizing Your Horse
Keep your horse healthy and happy in winter for a more productive spring
by G.L. Moore, DVM
Depending on where you spend your winters, your horse may or may not need to be “winterized” when days grow short. If you winter in milder climates, your horse care routine may not change much if you ride regularly. However, if you give your horse a winter vacation, you will have to pay close attention so your trail riding partner or show horse is healthy and ready to go in the spring. Unfortunately, horses are not like golf clubs or boats that can be put away and forgotten until the next season. They need some care even when all you want to do is stay indoors by the fire.
by G.L. Moore, DVM
Depending on where you spend your winters, your horse may or may not need to be “winterized” when days grow short. If you winter in milder climates, your horse care routine may not change much if you ride regularly. However, if you give your horse a winter vacation, you will have to pay close attention so your trail riding partner or show horse is healthy and ready to go in the spring. Unfortunately, horses are not like golf clubs or boats that can be put away and forgotten until the next season. They need some care even when all you want to do is stay indoors by the fire. Labels: Cover Stories, gabby moore, horse health, October 2009
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