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Equine health suggestions
Winter weather changes can bring new challenges in hydration, weight management, forage access, and hoof health. To help you navigate the season with confidence, make sure you and your horse are winter ready by following this do's and don'ts list of essential winter care tips.

Don’t forget to keep up on hoof and health care throughout the winter season.

Do provide a shelter for your horses housed outside.

Don't assume they don't need a blanket: Unacclimated horses, very young/old horses, or those with a thin winter coat may need one.

Do make barn ventilation a priority. It’s crucial to you and your horse’s respiratory health.

Don't forget exercise, which helps weight control, muscle tone. improves circulation and keeps horses happier, even when it's cold out.

Do be mindful of how you store your hay and keep it dry.

Don’t forget to double-check that you have an adequate hay supply to get through winter.

Do body score checks often, getting hands-on to make sure horses are not too heavy or lean. Be sure to remove blankets!

Don’t assume that horses maintain the same body condition every season, every year.

Do evaluate the diet to see if you need to make any adjustments.

Don’t make diet changes suddenly; transition over 7-14 days.

Do feed more hay as temperatures drop—hay can help horses stay warmer.

Don’t give them the random “bran mash”; it can actually upset a horse’s gut.

Do make sure water sources are warm and readily available. Dehydration and impactions are among the top causes of winter colic.

11/23/2025

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IN TEXAS

We have confirmed exposure risk for horses that attended the WPRA Finals on November 4-9 or the 377 Arena on November 15 and 16. If your horse was at either location, quarantine immediately for the next 14 days and do not leave the premises during this time.

If you have an appointment with us, please do not unload your horses. You may come inside to check in, but keep your horses in the trailer until a staff member comes out to assist you. This helps protect every horse on the property.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗘𝗛𝗩 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀
EHV spreads through nose to nose contact, shared buckets or tack, contaminated trailers, airborne droplets from coughing or snorting, and from people who handle exposed horses.

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- Fever (Over 101.5)
- Nasal discharge
- Lethargy
- Hind end weakness or wobbliness
- Loss of tail tone or urine dribbling

Some cases progress to the neurological form, EHM, which is a medical emergency. Take temperatures twice daily and monitor closely.

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https://aaep.org/resource/aaep-infectious-disease-guidelines-equine-herpesvirus-1-4/

Do not panic. Just be proactive. Good biosecurity, quarantine, and early symptom monitoring go a long way toward keeping your horse and the community safe.

If you have concerns or notice any symptoms, call immediately.

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11/22/2025

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