
Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition
Ep. 61: Winter Horse Blanketing: Should You Do It? What the Science Says
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Blanket season is here and so are the annual blanketing opinion wars! From “my horse never wears one” to “my pony has a full winter wardrobe,” every horse owner has an opinion. But what does the science actually say about blanketing horses? In this episode of The Scoop & Scale Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Michelle DeBoer from Equine, PhD to uncover the facts behind horse blanketing, coat growth, and thermoregulation. Dr. DeBoer’s research reveals surprising truths about how horses ...