Fresh water access is a necessity. Horses tend to be more prone to impaction colic during cold weather months. This is usually a result of dehydration from reduced water consumption or inadequate water availability.Add a salt block to your horses feed bucket to encourage thirst so that your horse will continue drinking when it gets cold.
Horses generally burn more calories in cold weather months in order to maintain core body temperature. Hay actually produces more internal heat than grain, when digested. Feeding extra, quality hay rations helps add extra “fuel” for your horse during cold weather.
Cold wintry weather brings about alternating wet and dry conditions. These mixed conditions may cause hoof wall to separate and could ultimately result in abscesses. Utilize a high quality hoof supplement to promote quality hoof growth and help alleviate hoof problems throughout the year.
Snowballs in horse’s feet are especially a problem with shod horses. Snowballs or ice balls can cause tripping resulting in lower leg injuries. Smearing the sole with petroleum jelly or spraying with cooking oils (Pam) is a short term remedy, especially when riding in wintry weather.
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