Wintertime water woes are a thing. While you may be in a part of the country that rarely sees anything below freezing, I am currently struggling with frozen water buckets during the wintertime. The magical solution? Well, I wish there were one, I'd share it with you right here and now! But for now, I can at least share some solutions that I've used in the past and still use today! (Like literally today, it is SO cold out!)

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In this episode of the Horse HealthCast, we’re joined by SmartEquine’s Staff Veterinarian and Head of Veterinary Affairs, Liz Schatz, DVM, for a conversation about her path into veterinary medicine, her role at SmartEquine, and what horse owners should prioritize as the year begins, from consistency to joint and digestive health. 🎧 Listen now.

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This winter in New England has been freezing and snowing, plus it's the first winter I’ve boarded at a barn that doesn’t have an indoor arena! It's been a learning curve on how to keep her brain stimulated while riding is not an option. I’ve come up with a few ideas, and a few coping mechanisms along the way, that I’m going to share with you.

In this episode of the Horse HealthCast, we’re joined by SmartEquine’s Staff Veterinarian and Head of Veterinary Affairs, Liz Schatz, DVM, for a conversation about her path into veterinary medicine, her role at SmartEquine, and what horse owners should prioritize as the year begins, from consistency to joint and digestive health. 🎧 Listen now.

Each new year, I like to set aside some time to make goals for Nemo and Goose in the coming year. I enjoy this exercise, as it helps me have something tangible to work towards with both, and helps me look back and see what we’ve accomplished in the past year. This year, Nemo will turn 22 in May, and Goose, 9 in September. While I would finally consider Nemo a senior, he’s still active, and true to his Morgan breed, he loves having a job. Goose, a spunky cattle dog, isn’t near considering slowing down, and still enjoys multiple mile walks daily, or as often as winter weather or extreme summer heat allows.

Cold weather brings more than just chilly fingers. ❄️ In this episode of the Horse HealthCast, we talk through the biggest winter challenges for horses—joint stiffness, digestion, hydration, and respiratory health—and what you can do to support them through smart management and nutrition. 🎧 Listen now.

Finally, Ashlee gets a chance to speak to one of her favorite topics: Magnesium! This episode is all about taking a taking a deep dive on an ingredient that does more than you might think. So let's talk about magnesium!

Winter is coming, and barn prep is key. This episode covers how to winterize your barn, protect pipes, prevent icy accidents, stay warm safely, and stock up for storms. Learn the essential steps to keep your horse and barn safe all winter long.