Winter

Feeding Horses Through a Canadian Winter: Nutrition, Hay, Hydration & Cold Weather Care

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September 25, 2026

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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.

How to Winterize Your Horse Barn and Property

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September 24, 2026

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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.

Build Your Equine Team This Winter

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September 22, 2026

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The shorter, cooler days of autumn herald the approach of the cold winter months. Starting with the spring season, we all race around to participate in shows, rodeos, or backcountry camping trips. When those exciting events wind down, we can focus on all the tasks we’ve put off — those “before winter rolls around” jobs.

Shelter Solutions for Horses in All Weather Conditions

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September 22, 2026

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Among domestic animals, horses are some of the most naturally wide-ranging. They evolved as nomadic grazers, adapted to constant movement across varied landscapes and climates. Their instinctive response to any potential threat is still flight. Although domestication has shaped them to fit human needs, their fundamental nature remains largely unchanged.

Horse Health Lines - Fall 2026 Issue Added to WCVM Newsletter Archive

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September 17, 2026

Take an inside look into the latest the scientific studies at the University of Saskatchewan's veterinary college, with the Western College of Veterinary Medicine's semi-annual newsletter: Horse Health Lines.

Watering Horses in Winter

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September 10, 2026

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The colder months require careful consideration of seemingly simple tasks, such as providing your horse with fresh, clean water. Fortunately, horses, humans, and livestock have shared many Canadian winters together, and there are several options for winter watering.

Caring for the Equine Elder

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September 4, 2026

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With today’s medical advances, research, and improved management, horses are living longer and longer lives. In the past, most horses were considered old when they reached their late teens. These days, it’s not uncommon for horses to live into their late 20s or even into their 30s, allowing us to spend plenty of quality time with our elder equine friends. Proper management is key to ensuring that the older horse is happy and comfortable throughout his golden years.

Winterising Horse Fencing

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September 2, 2026

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As winter approaches, ensuring fences are ready for winter can prevent costly repairs and reduce stress when storms arrive. A little preparation now pays off through the season.

Managing Metabolic Horses: Latest Research and Guidelines

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August 20, 2026

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Our knowledge of optimal equine management is continually expanding. The science relied upon to make informed management decisions for our horses is changing as more research becomes available. One of the primary nutrition concerns across North America is the management of horses with metabolic health issues. This article will discuss the goals of nutritional management for these horses, how science has evolved, and updated guidelines based on the newest science for horse owners to follow.

Extending the Competitive Career of the Senior Horse

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June 25, 2026

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There comes a time when even the horse that has carried you to countless victories begins to show signs of age. For many riders, accepting that a trusted competition partner is becoming a senior can be difficult. Yet with modern advances in veterinary medicine and improved management practices, many horses now continue to perform successfully into their late teens and even their twenties. This is particularly true in disciplines such as dressage and show jumping, where years of training and experience are essential to reaching the highest levels of competition.