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Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about the following what a horse's "lower critical temperature" is, do all horses need to be blanketed in the winter, and what the BEST thing is to feed horses to help keep them warm during colder months of the year.

Episode Notes

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about the following:  

 

• What is a horse's "Lower Critical Temperature?"

• Do all horses need to be blanketed in the winter?

• What is the BEST thing to feed horses to help keep them warm during colder months of the year?

 

Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standleeforage.com.

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Scientific References:

9:15 – 

National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. 

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Additional Resources:

  1. “Winter Feeding Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/winter-feeding-easy-keeper-hard-keeper-horses/
  2. “Winter Feeding – Can I Feed My Easy Keeper and Hard Keeper Horses the Same?” webinar - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFEixJ9fiL8
  3. “5 Tips to Get Your Horse to Drink More Water During Winter” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/5-tips-for-horse-hydration-during-winter/
  4. “Fight the Cold: Feeding During the Winter” Nutritional White Paper - https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-papers/feeding-during-winter/

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