Laurie Lawrence, PhD

While there is still a lot we don't know about warming horses up before exercise, some of the research that has been done shows that some warm-up is better than no warm-up. However, you can overdo warm-up to the detriment of the exercise.

Hay is an important component of horse rations, particularly in the winter when fresh pasture is not available. Now is the time to start looking for your winter hay supply.