Equine

Feeding Horses in Cold Temperatures

Several environmental conditions affect horses in the winter: * Horses decrease feed intake in cold AND windy weather – seek shelter * Snow accumulation greater than 3 inches covers grass, decreases intake of pasture, decreases grazing time by 24%, and decreases intake by 22%. * Pawing through deep snow to get grass greatly increases

Equine

Forage: How Much Do I Need to Feed Over the Winter?

Forage is critical for horses especially during the winter months. As the microbes in the hindgut breakdown fiber to create energy they also create heat which can serve to help keep your horse warm. In most areas of the North East there is little to no pasture available during the