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Ask The DoctorQ: Does my horse need a blanket when it is cold? How else can I keep him warm?
A: If you're worried about your horse getting cold, the best way to deal with the problem is from the inside out -- more hay = more warmth. If your horse is grazing a pasture in addition to getting fed morning and night, it won't be cold. If the pasture is running out of grass, ask your vet how much and what kind of hay they would recommend to make up for the pasture. High-fiber, low-protein hay will keep your horse warm without making them enormously fat - but talk to your vet before you change anything about your horse's diet. Also, check out our Fall/Winter 2007 newsletter article "Coping with Cold."
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