Category: Seasonal Horse Care

Preparing Your Horses for the Cold Months of Winter

proactive steps to ensure their equine companions are comfortable, healthy, and well-cared for in the chilly weather. Here are a few essential tips for preparing your horses for winter’s challenges. Assess and Adjust Diet Winter can be challenging for horses as their bodies require more energy to maintain body heat. To help your horse cope… Read more »

Fall Trail Riding Hazards and How to Avoid Them

Fall is a beautiful season that entices equestrians to explore trails filled with stunning, colorful landscapes. However, it also brings its own unique hazards. This guide will help you navigate these challenges by highlighting potential trail riding dangers and offering practical tips to ensure your ride is enjoyable and safe! Wet and Slippery Terrain Autumn… Read more »

Summer Horse Health Concerns

Summer is a beautiful season of warmth, green pastures, and long trail rides. However, as temperatures rise and days lengthen, these changes present unique health concerns for our equine companions. Knowing about potential horse health issues and how to prevent and treat them effectively is important! Here are a few health concerns to watch for… Read more »

Tips to Prepare Your Horse for Spring

With warmer temperatures approaching quickly, it’s time to prepare your horses for the spring season! From longer rides, work in the pasture, and traveling, your animals need time to adjust to their new busy schedules that the warmer months bring. Here are a few tips to prepare your horse for transitioning into a new season!… Read more »

How to Take Care of Horses During the Winter

Cold weather, snow, and ice can make life difficult for horse owners while providing care to their animals. Horse owners in frigid winter climates are often forced to navigate through mounds of snow to reach their stable. This can make taking care of and exercising your horse much more strenuous. Additionally, horse owners worry about… Read more »

Summer Horse Care Tips

With summer just around the corner, it’s time to prepare your horses for the hot weather ahead. Nice weather means beautiful riding conditions and long hours spent outdoors. Just like humans, horses are sensitive to heat. Extreme summer heat and sunlight can be dangerous for horses resulting in dehydration, lethargy, and general malaise. Severe heat… Read more »