Canadian winters can be challenging for horse owners. Bitter cold, fluctuating temperatures, and heavy snowfall all affect a horse’s nutritional needs. Adopting the right feeding strategy for winter months can help your horse maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of health problems such as impaction colic.

A safer, healthier plan for horses, people and facilities - Winter can transform a barn and property almost overnight. A little advance preparation will help keep horses comfortable, daily chores manageable, and everyone safer when severe weather arrives. Use the quieter days before winter to inspect your setup, complete necessary repairs, and make sure essential systems are ready for the season ahead.

Social What? The horse industry is vulnerable to the vagaries of negative public opinion, just like other activities that involve live animals. However, equestrian activities are especially vulnerable because for many, horses represent freedom, power, and grace. The romantic image of horses galloping across wild plains exploring new horizons persists, although that’s not the reality for most horses.

Endurance riding places exceptional demands on horses, particularly during competitions held in hot weather over long distances. Maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is therefore a major concern for riders and veterinarians.

Everyone wants to see their horses glowing from the inside out with a sleek coat – the quality of a horse’s hair coat is directly related to his overall health. Providing the horse with plenty of roughage and a balanced diet along with an effective parasite control regime, sufficient exercise, and grooming is imperative when striving for a healthy coat.