Winter Care for Horses

As colder weather approaches, and horses are being ridden less and less, it is easy to forget how much care and excersize they need during the winter. Colder weather has effects on energy requirements, water requirements, feeding requirements, hair coat, shelter requirements and hoof care. To see how to care for your horses during the winter to make them less susceptible to health problems and diseases, see this article written by Kathy Anderson, Extension Horse Specialist at the University of Nebraska on eXtension.org.