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As the season changes and the temperature begins to dip, many horses tend to drop weight. This winter weight loss comes down to two primary factors. Firstly, horses use more energy (burn more calories) in winter keeping themselves warm; Secondly, pasture quality and grass growth drops, which often means the grazing horse will not meet its daily roughage requirement. With these factors in mind, there are a few simple diet adjustments that can be made to help your horse maintain optimum body condition during winter. Preparation is key Preparing yourself and your horse for the winter season is essential. For...

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