Farm Talk & Tips

Feeding Horses in Winter: Adjusting for the Season

Winter requires horse owners to adjust feeding routines to provide extra calories for maintaining body temperature, with alfalfa hay offering high protein and energy, Bermuda hay supporting digestion, and orchard or Teff grass catering to specific needs. Purina feeds like Strategy Healthy Edge, Ultium Competition, Ultium Growth, and Ultium Gastric Care provide tailored nutrition for various horses, from performers to foals. Ensuring fresh, unfrozen water with heated buckets or de-icers, and encouraging hydration with electrolytes or warm bran mashes, is crucial for keeping horses healthy and hydrated.