🐎 Fall Horse Care – Preparing Your Horse for the Season Ahead

As the hot summer days begin to fade, horse owners know that fall brings its own set of changes and challenges. Shorter daylight hours, cooler evenings, and shifting pasture quality mean it’s time to adjust how we care for our horses. At Manning’s Feed & Seed, we’re here to help you prepare your horse for the season ahead with the right knowledge and supplies.

1. Nutrition Adjustments for Fall

When pasture grass growth slows, your horse may need extra forage and grain support. Keep an eye on body condition — especially for hard keepers — and consider adding higher-fiber or higher-fat feeds.

👉 Product Spotlight: Andy’s Choice Feed (you can plug in the specific brand/line here). This balanced formula supports energy, weight maintenance, and overall health through the cooler months.

2. Coat Care & Grooming

As days get shorter, horses naturally start growing thicker coats. Regular grooming helps remove dirt, stimulate circulation, and keep skin healthy. Depending on your climate and your horse’s workload, you may want to consider blanketing to help regulate body temperature.

👉 We carry grooming tools, fly sheets, and blankets to keep your horse comfortable and looking their best.

3. Hoof Health During Wetter Weather

Fall often brings rain and muddy pastures, which can create the perfect environment for thrush and other hoof issues. Schedule regular farrier visits and consider using hoof conditioners to strengthen and protect against excess moisture.

👉 Manning’s offers hoof care products and supplements to support strong, healthy hooves.

4. Hydration & Digestion

Cooler weather can sometimes mean horses drink less water, increasing the risk of impaction colic. Make sure clean, fresh water is always available and consider adding electrolytes to encourage steady drinking. Provide plenty of forage to keep the digestive system moving.

👉 Manning’s stocks electrolyte supplements, salt blocks, and constant comfort digestive products to keep your horse healthy inside and out.

5. Exercise & Conditioning

Even as the weather cools, consistent exercise helps keep your horse’s joints, muscles, and mind in good condition. Shorter daylight hours may mean adjusting riding schedules, but regular turnout or light work is key to preventing stiffness and boredom.

Final Thoughts

Fall is a season of transition, and with a few proactive steps, you can keep your horse healthy, happy, and ready for the months ahead. Whether it’s feed, supplements, bedding, or supplies, Manning’s Feed & Seed in Milton and Pace has everything you need to support your horse this fall.

📍 Stop by today and let us help you prepare for the season!