Winter Basics for Horse Health

Jan 08, 2026

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Water first: check 2x daily (more if freezing); aim for unfrozen, palatable water.
Forage is heat: increase hay/haylage as weather bites; keep fibre available as constantly as you can.
Dry + out of wind beats “warm”: shelter, waterproof rugs (if needed), and daily fit checks.
Unrugged can be absolutely fine: if the horse is hea…