Great Advice For Horses in Cold Weather
From the British Horse Society:
Now the temperature is falling and ice is starting to form on water troughs and buckets it’s important to remember the vital role water plays in hydration and digestion. If your horse doesn’t have enough water it can affect how food passes along the gut, increasing the risk of impaction colic. The risk can increase when additional forage is being fed, but not enough water is being consumed.
To help your horse stay hydrated:
Check for, and remove any ice, twice a day in water troughs
Have water containers filled ready in case pipes freeze
Adding some warm water to stabled horses’ buckets can encourage them to drink
Try adding apples to your horse’s water to encourage them to drink
To learn more about the different types of colic and reducing the risks visit: https: https://www.bhs.org.uk/…/horse…/equine-diseases/colic/
