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

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?

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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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