Ep. 40: Surviving in the Cold: Horse Feeding and Management for Winter
Ep. 40: Surviving in the Cold: Horse Feeding and Management for Winter  
Podcast: Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Published On: Mon Jan 20 2025
Description: Severe winter weather always raises concerns among horse owners regarding the management of various cold weather challenges and the proper care of their horses.  What counts as severe depends on where you live but no matter the location the biggest concerns tend to relate colic risk and weight loss. In this episode we discuss:how to keep your horses hydrated when their water is freezingwhether feeding more hay or grain is best to maintain body condition in cold weatherthe importance of salt for hydrationwhy horses are at greater risk for impaction colic when temperatures freezeHow your horse can use their diet to keep warmWhy blankets can help reduce your feed billPlus tips on how to make winter barn chores more manageableand so much more!Do you have questions about your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com Thanks for riding along with us!