A practical cold-weather cool-down routine to help a sweaty horse return to normal, dry comfortably and avoid being left damp or over-rugged.
Discover the essentials of keeping your horse comfortable year-round with our comprehensive guide on seasonal rugging. Understand the factors that influence rug choices, including climate, activity levels, and unique horse needs. Benefit from expert tips on rugging for every season, and explore our range of high-quality products to ensure your equine partner's well-being.
Strategies for Ensuring Proper Hydration Ensuring that your horse stays adequately hydrated during the winter is crucial. Cold weather can often result in horses drinking less water, which can lead to dehydration and associated health issues such as colic. One...
As winter approaches, it's crucial for horse owners to prepare their equine companions for the colder months. Our latest blog post provides comprehensive guidance on adjusting feeding habits, selecting the right rugs, prioritizing hoof care, monitoring health, and ensuring safe shelter. Additionally, discover recommended products from Chestnut Mill that will support your winter horse care routine, ensuring your horse remains healthy and comfortable throughout the season.
Poor doer? Winter can be a tough season to navigate! We're here to help. Q What is a poor doer?A A horse who has a tendency to lose weight easily, irrelevant of breed, type or size Q Why does my...
Feed ad-lib hay/haylage whether your horse is stabled or in the field Feed the best quality forage you can, and have hay/haylage tested for nutritional content where possible, as hay can be as good a source of calories as haylage...
Good doer? Poor doer? Not really sure doer? Feeding in winter can be simple, or quite complicated, and as usual we ideally need to look at each individual pony or horse's needs to best establish a feeding routine which suits...
Finding the right horse feed for winter can be a challenge. With the cold weather and shorter days, horses may struggle to maintain their weight. Horse feed plays an important role in helping horses stay healthy during the winter months....
FORAGE FIRST As we turn the corner from winter to spring (insert cheer here!) the nutritional profile of grazing can change dramatically depending on the weather, with young grass higher in sugar and lower in fibre. Fibre provision is key...
Feed forage first - at least 1.5% of bodyweight daily - weight your forage daily Whether you have a good or poor doer, feeding forage (ad-lib if possible) maintains a healthy digestive system and reduces boredom, promoting improved physical and...
