Long Winter Break? Reconditioning Your Horse for Warmer Weather
If you have ever competed in sports or trained for some type of competition, you know how hard it can be to get back into the swing of things after taking time off. After a few months of no training, it is clear your body is no longer in peak cond…
Your Dog's Coat is Not Enough
As winter approaches, many people are beginning to prepare for the cold weather by cranking that thermostat up and pouring cup after cup of hot chocolate. As humans it is relatively easy for us to stay warm if we have all of the necessities, and t…
Winter How-to: Keep Your Horses Water from Freezing
With temperatures dropping and the days shrinking, this is the time of year to evaluate your winter preparedness. One of the most important things to evaluate when preparing for winter is your horse’s water. In areas where temperatures drop below…
To Clip or Not to Clip, That is the Question
It’s that time of year again when the temperatures fall, leaves change colors and Pumpkin Spice becomes the flavor of the nation. As you start to pull out your thick blankets and heavy jackets to deal with those cooler temperatures, your horse is…
Is it Too Cold to Bathe Your Horse?
As we know, colder temperatures are not usually conducive to a voluntary run through sprinklers. But for your horse, getting wet in the cold may be a necessary evil. With the days getting shorter, temperatures dropping and your horse’s hair growing…