Whether or not to blanket a horse can be a hot-button topic among equestrians. However, the answer isn’t as simple as whether or not its a good idea. There are a lot of factors that come into play when it comes to determining when or if you blanket your horse. Read on for more: (more…)
Hot chocolate, mittens and roaring fires keep us warm on cold winter nights. But what about horses? What can you do to help them through the bitter cold, driving wind and icy snow?
As pastures wane in the colder months, many horses begin facing a calorie deficit. Here are some ways to manage that deficit and keep your horses in top shape through the winter. (more…)
Winter is nearly here! Are you ready? Make sure by checking out these winter must-haves from SmartPak. Plus, you can pick them up for 20% off on Cyber Monday with code BF2023. (more…)
As the mercury plummets, some horses begin to struggle to stay warm. For each horse, it’s a bit different, but are some helpful tips on how to help your horse stay warm in the winter. (more…)
During the winter months, it can be hard to cool down a horse appropriately following a workout. Here are some tips on the best way to cool down your horse in the cold. (more…)
Riding and working in the barn in the cold can really take it out of you, so it’s important to know how to dress. Dressing correctly is the difference between frostbite and slightly chilly comfort. Here are some must-haves for riding and working around horses in the winter months. (more…)
We know what to do to keep ourselves warm and toasty throughout the winter months, but what about our horses? What can we do to help them? Take a look at these tips from Dr. Lydia Gray, SmartPak’s Medical Director and Staff Veterinarian. (more…)
You can lead a horse to water, and there are things you can do to encourage them to drink. Check out these three easy tips to ensure your horse is getting enough water this winter. (more…)
“You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make it drink.” This may be true, but there are things you can do to encourage your horse to drink. Read what veterinarian Joyce Harman has to say on the topic. (more…)
Even though we can see the light at the end of the tunnel as spring draws near, many of us in the Northern Hemisphere are still gripped in the clutches of winter. Want to make things a bit easier on yourself? Check out these winter must haves for your barn. (more…)
Owning a gray horse has its perks, but come winter, every gray horse owner must face the inevitable: mud. Today, Kristen Brennan discusses the five stages of grief associated with facing the long, hard winter with a light colored horse. (more…)
When it comes to keeping your horses warm during winter, there’s one sure-fire way to help them maintain their temperature in the colder months: hay. (more…)
“If I was spending half of that ride hand-walking around particularly questionable areas already… what if I just stopped bothering to actually ride, and spent that time working on the ground instead?” (more…)
Winter blues got you down? Horse Nation writer Kristen Brennan is no stranger to that feeling, but this year she is approaching the cold season with a glass-half-full mentality. (more…)
