Ep. 072: How Horses Stay Warm in the Winter & Proper Blanket Management for Health and Safety

<p>This is our final episode for 2023! <strong>Our next episode will release Tuesday, January 2, 2024</strong>. Enjoy the holiday season, catch up on some past episodes, and we’ll see you back here in the new year!</p><p>On this part two episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Michelle DeBoer continue their discussion about the hot topic of blanketing horses, including:</p><ul><li>The different ways horses keep themselves warm, along with ways we can help them</li><li>The most important factors to consider when deciding if your horse needs a blanket or not</li><li>How often blankets should be removed to evaluate the horse for body condition, rain rot, rubbing, etc.</li></ul><p>If you choose to blanket your horse, it’s a commitment that shouldn’t be taken lightly! Be sure you’re ready with these blanket management tips to help you and your horse, not just survive, but thrive through the winter months.</p><p>Have a topic idea or feedback to share? We want to connect with you! Email <a href="mailto:podcast@standleeforage.com">podcast@standlee.com</a></p><p>____________________________________</p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect with Dr. Michelle DeBoer on:</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook – <a href="https://www.facebook.com/equinephd">https://www.facebook.com/equinephd</a> (@equinephd)</li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/equine.phd/">https://www.instagram.com/equine.phd/</a>(@equine.phd)</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Horse blanketing research – </strong></p><p>– Peer reviewed and published research study – “Changes in Hair Coat Length and Diameter in Blanketed and Nonblanketed Adult Horses in the Winter” - <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622003276">https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0737080622003276</a></p><p>– Peer reviewed and published research study – “Dry Matter Intake, Body Weight, and Body Condition Scores of Blanketed and Nonblanketed Horses in the Upper Midwest” - <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/