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As a general rule, horses need to be fed increasing amounts of feed once the temperature drops to 60 degrees F for wet or clipped horses, to 50 degrees F for horses with a moderate haircoat, and 30 degrees F for horses with a long hair coat (all temperatures based on “critical” temperature, which takes windchill into account). Horses need to be fed about 2 additional pounds of hay for every 10-degree drop in temperature. Everyone knows horses lose weight in the winter and this is partially because of the lack of grass. I see this weight loss, however, in many horses who never had much grass in the first place. It takes energy to keep a horse warm and they will lose weight if they don't have a little extra.
Ame, has GI problems, respiratory disease, poor performance or just doesn't seem right, Dr. Lewis will devise an effective diagnostic and treatment plan to get him back on his feet.