Dear Dr. Vittoria: I am concerned about my uncle’s horse barn. Every winter he locks it up so tightly that the ammonia smell is almost overwhelming. I think he adds bedding daily but doesn&#8… ...

Take a look around your barn, what do you see? Horses in their half-mucked stalls with straw or shavings and a wheelbarrow and pitchfork right ... Give Your Horse a Breath of Fresh Air This Winter.

In many states, snow and winter go hand in hand. Unfortunately, the freezing temperatures that accompany them can lead to some serious problems for the horse owner: frozen water pipes, slippery ...

Shelter. When temperatures drop, and the wind picks up, horses need some shelter and wind block. Depending on your pasture location, it can be as simple as trees, a run-in shed, or even a barn.

Geriatric horses, in particular, might need extra calories or a blanket to help them through winter. Keep a close eye on their body condition, and consider offering extra fiber or fat in their diet.

The horses paw the muddy ground and charge each other in play and anticipation. The weather makes them feisty. Or maybe it's the promise of a long lazy winter with nothing to do.

Mackinac Island is home to 500 horses during the summer%2C but nearly all leave for the winter. Most of the horses spend the winter on farms in the Upper Peninsula.