Tips For Cold Weather. What Are Yours?

 

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As colder weather approaches, be sure not to forget the most important nutrient for horses: water! Horses need two to three times more water than other feedstuffs. Providing horses with fresh clean water at an appropriate temperature all year long is a great management tool to reduce the risk of colic, maintain healthy digestion, and maintain body condition.

 

With winter coming, it is especially important to make sure your horses are adequately hydrated. There is a misconception that horses can easily eat enough snow to survive. Don’t be fooled! Melting snow to get to water will take a great deal more energy. Additionally, horses will not readily eat a pile of snow the size of 20 five gallon buckets. (It takes about 10 inches of snow to have one inch of water). Make sure that your horse is getting enough fresh water every day.

 

Got any of your own tips for cold weather? Comment!

 

Hat tip to Roy A. Johnson of thehorse.com

Tips For Cold Weather. What Are Yours?

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