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Winter horse care in the UK requires consistency, preparation, and daily attention. This guide covers essential winter horse care tips for the coldest months of the year, including feeding, hydration, rugging, turnout, hoof care, and daily health checks. Learn how to prevent common cold-weather issues like weight loss, dehydration, mud fever, and hoof problems, and keep your horse healthy and comfortable throughout the winter months.

Every autumn in the UK, horse owners ask the same question: when should I start rugging my horse? The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Rugging depends on each horse’s age, weight, coat, and lifestyle. Some horses stay comfortable without a rug until temperatures drop close to five degrees, while others need help much earlier.

Autumn in the UK brings beautiful colors and cooler air, but it also brings one of the most frustrating horse health challenges of the year…mud fever. As fields become wet, gateways churn up, and temperatures swing between mild and chilly, horses are exposed to constant moisture around their legs and heels.

Every autumn in the UK, horse owners ask the same question: when should I start rugging my horse? The truth is that there is no one-size-fits-all answer. Rugging depends on each horse’s age, weight, coat, and lifestyle. Some horses stay comfortable without a rug until temperatures drop close to five degrees, while others need help much earlier.

When it comes to managing horse paddocks in the UK, few topics spark as much debate as harrowing versus manure removal.

Autumn grazing is one of the trickiest times of year for horse owners in the UK. The grass may look soft and inviting, yet what is happening inside those blades can be a real challenge for equine health.

Ground poles might seem like the simplest piece of equipment in your schooling routine, but they pack a powerful punch.

From encouraging muscle development to improving coordination, these low-cost training tools can transform your horse’s strength and way of going.