Unless you have the luxury of loading up your horses and heading to Arizona or south Florida for the winter, chances are good your riding activities have been seriously curtailed by winter weather. Whether you’re dealing with rain and mud, snow and ice, or sub-zero temps and bomb cyclones, the winter months can put the […]
What defines a senior horse? While there is no consensus among experts about what constitutes a “senior” horse, most agree that it is not based on chronological age but on physiological age. Some horses may start to slow down at 15, while others are still fresh and frisky well into their 20s. No matter what […]
Question: When is it too cold to wash my horse? Answer: Use a spray on cleaning solution to keep your horse’s coat clean and grease free when it’s too cold to wash him. It’s generally too cold to wash your horse outdoors with cool water once the temperature falls below the mid 50 degrees. Copyright […]
Question: Hi Julie, I’m still a novice at horse care and management. Winter has arrived (northern Ohio) and I am trying to figure out the best way to deal with the snow and ice buildup in his hooves. I have been chipping the snow and ice out of his feet every morning when I feed. […]