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    Cold-Weather Nutrition for the Competitive Dressage Horse

    Oct 04, 2020 2 minutes
    By Katie Young, PhD

    As we head into changing weather conditions in the fall and then the occasionally harsh months of winter, some adjustments must be made to ensure your dressage horse stays healthy and comfortable.

    As cold weather approaches, there are some special considerations if horses have access to pastures. In certain situations, such as the warm, sunny

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