So far this winter with lashing rain and high winds we have experienced somewhat different winter weather! Nonetheless the wind and rain can mean our equines require extra care and the freezing conditions are sure to join us at some point so The Saddlery Shop is getting ahead and sharing our top tips for equine nutritional winter care.
During the winter our horses and ponies require additional specific care, particularly during freezing conditions in order to maintain their health and well-being. It is vitally important that your equine stays both warm and nourished in order to allow him to enjoy the winter months.
Always ensure water is available
In cold weather when your water tanks and troughs are susceptible to freezing over break the ice at least twice a day, and try adding hot water where possible to your horse’s drinking water in order to keep is from freezing.
Provide Ad Lib Forage
During the winter months our grazing is reduced alongside becoming depreciated in nutritional value. This means it is vital to provide sufficient hay or haylage as an alternative not to mention always offering hay or haylage in the field when the ground is covered by frost of snow. Including essential fibre keeps the gut healthy and mobile and as the horse digests fibre the fermentation process of the roughage literally warms him up from the inside out.
Add Vitamins and Minerals to the diet
In order to provide essential micronutrients during the wintertime consider feeding a vitamin and mineral supplement in the diet such as the range available from The Saddlery Shop such as Clop, Equivite and Benevit.
Keep the weight and the rug on!
If your horse is lucky enough to still be getting to enjoy regular turnout ensure your equine is sufficiently rugged in order to make sure he doesn’t lose energy, calories and weight in order to keep warm. This is especially important if your horse has been clipped, losing his natural defences to cold weather. A huge range of equine stable and turnout rugs are currently on sale with reductions of up to 50% off from The Saddlery Shop as part of the January sale. Why not visit the website today and pick up a bargain?
Winter doesn't need to be a puzzle with fantastic advice and products on hand from The Saddlery Shop just visit the website or make an enquiry online to find out more!
Friday 3 January 2014
Winter Equine Feeding Tips
So far this winter with lashing rain and high winds we have experienced somewhat different winter weather! Nonetheless the wind and rain can mean our equines require extra care and the freezing conditions are sure to join us at some point so The Saddlery Shop is getting ahead and sharing our top tips for equine nutritional winter care.
During the winter our horses and ponies require additional specific care, particularly during freezing conditions in order to maintain their health and well-being. It is vitally important that your equine stays both warm and nourished in order to allow him to enjoy the winter months.
Always ensure water is available
In cold weather when your water tanks and troughs are susceptible to freezing over break the ice at least twice a day, and try adding hot water where possible to your horse’s drinking water in order to keep is from freezing.
Provide Ad Lib Forage
During the winter months our grazing is reduced alongside becoming depreciated in nutritional value. This means it is vital to provide sufficient hay or haylage as an alternative not to mention always offering hay or haylage in the field when the ground is covered by frost of snow. Including essential fibre keeps the gut healthy and mobile and as the horse digests fibre the fermentation process of the roughage literally warms him up from the inside out.
Add Vitamins and Minerals to the diet
In order to provide essential micronutrients during the wintertime consider feeding a vitamin and mineral supplement in the diet such as the range available from The Saddlery Shop such as Clop, Equivite and Benevit.
Keep the weight and the rug on!
If your horse is lucky enough to still be getting to enjoy regular turnout ensure your equine is sufficiently rugged in order to make sure he doesn’t lose energy, calories and weight in order to keep warm. This is especially important if your horse has been clipped, losing his natural defences to cold weather. A huge range of equine stable and turnout rugs are currently on sale with reductions of up to 50% off from The Saddlery Shop as part of the January sale. Why not visit the website today and pick up a bargain?
Winter doesn't need to be a puzzle with fantastic advice and products on hand from The Saddlery Shop just visit the website or make an enquiry online to find out more!
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