Blog - Horse n Hay

Post-Colic Recovery: Your Week-by-Week Plan for Feeding and Care

Post-colic recovery: week-by-week feeding and care plan for horse owners—progression, monitoring, turnout, meds, and vet steps.

12-month plan for a young horse: groundwork, desensitization, lunging, saddle intro, mounting, progressive riding, conditioning.

Plan winter prep for your horse: feeding, turnout, blanketing, shelter, water, hoof care, signs of cold stress, acclimation.

Plan for your horse's first farrier visit: what happens, prep steps, safety tips, questions to ask, and post-visit care.

Three-month prep for your first horse: housing, gear, feeding, vet and farrier visits, safety, budget, training, checklist.

Week-by-week foal weaning for owners: timeline, stress signs, nutrition, handling, safety, paddock setup, troubleshooting.

12 daily horse-care habits to prevent colic—practical routine, clear steps, daily actions, and symptoms to monitor.

Avoid seven beginner horse-training mistakes; ensure timing, consistency, safety, and positive reinforcement to prevent issues.

Step-by-step barn emergency checklist: prep for fire, flood, and storm; plan, supplies, evacuation routes, drills, horse safety.

8 trail riding safety mistakes that can lead to serious accidents, with causes and practical avoidance tips.