Blog posts tagged with 'new horse'

Cool nights combined with sunny days — the exact weather pattern of September and October — cause grass to store more sugar (fructan) than it does during summer. Grass photosynthesizes sugar during the day but can't use it all up when nighttime temperatures drop below about 40°F (4°C), so the sugar builds up in the blades.

Horse ownership comes with a rhythm that, once you find it, feels completely natural. The basics — a good health schedule, consistent hoof care, the right feed, and a daily grooming routine — aren't complicated once you understand the why behind them. Here's a practical walkthrough of everything that matters most in the first year.