Seasonal Information

Traveling with your horse can mean an exciting competition, a new trail, a breeding appointment, a sale, or a move to a new barn. Before you pull out of the driveway, though, there is more to prepare than the trailer and tack. Interstate horse travel often involves...

Summer in Litchfield County brings more opportunities to ride, train, and compete with your horse, but it also brings higher temperatures and humidity that can increase the risk of heat stress. Recognizing the early signs of overheating and responding quickly can help...

As winter fades across Litchfield, CT and the surrounding tri-state area, horse owners start to see familiar seasonal changes. Melting snow, muddy paddocks, and uneven ground can all impact how your horse moves and feels. While spring brings more turnout and riding...

When the temperatures drop in,, your horse’s nutritional needs change in more ways than you might expect. Winter isn’t just a matter of throwing more hay into the feeder or adding an extra scoop of grain. To keep your horse healthy, energetic, and in peak condition,...

As temperatures drop and snow covers the pastures, horse owners across Litchfield County begin asking an important question: Is my horse’s winter diet doing enough? From hay quality to grain balance and body condition scoring, the winter months demand closer attention...

If you care for livestock or horses in Litchfield, CT, you’re probably already watching the forecast and counting the bales. As the days get shorter and the nights colder, you know just how much planning goes into keeping animals healthy through the winter. It’s not...

Is your horse trying to tell you something that is easy to overlook? Horses are masters at hiding discomfort. This instinct goes back to their days as prey animals, when showing weakness could make them more vulnerable. While this behavior helped them survive in the...

Show season is one of the most exciting times of the year for horse owners. Whether you're gearing up for a 4-H show, barrel racing, or halter classes, this time of year brings the chance to showcase months of hard work, dedication, and horsemanship. But before your...