Wintry winds assaulted Margaux on the first day of the new year, signaling that cold weather has come once again.  With the onset of sub-freezing temperatures, careful attention must be paid to the feed schedule.  In the December 22^nd (2011) article from theHorse.com, Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension’s equine specialist, Dave Freeman, PhD, discusses basic guidelines for winter weather “best practices”.  More information is available online, though the article cited below covers the general facts. Continue reading →