Blog - Horse n Hay

Autumn Horse Care Checklist: Preparing Your Horse and Barn for Colder Weather

Checklists for prepping horse, barn, feed, blankets, water, hoof care, bedding, turnout, ventilation, and safety in cold weather.

Your 90-day plan to safely integrate a new horse into the herd: housing, feeding, safety, health checks, and weekly steps.

Navigate horse behavior cues, body language, psychology, training signals, stress signs, safety, behavior issues, welfare.

Practical guide to common horse vaccines and deworming schedules for niche horse care: timing, dosing, safety, and routines.

Stepwise guide to taking your horse's vital signs:temp, pulse, respiration, membranes, CRT; record results and when to call a vet

Complete horse first aid kit checklist: what to include, quantities, storage, restock reminders, and tips for quick vet prep.

Year-round horse health: seasonal risks, vaccines, parasites, nutrition, turnout, hoof care, weather hazards, vet signs.

Your horse's daily hay: weight-based amounts, workload, hay quality, hay types, feeding schedule, signs of over/under feeding.

Step-by-step guide to bathing your horse: prep, tools, washing, drying, shampoo tips, safety, and avoiding common mistakes.

Daily horse grooming: tools, step-by-step coat, mane/tail care, hoof checks, skin health, safety tips, and routine timing.