{"id":5354,"date":"2026-11-10T18:18:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/?p=5354"},"modified":"2026-11-10T18:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:18:05","slug":"year-round-horse-care-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/year-round-horse-care-calendar\/","title":{"rendered":"Year-Round Horse Care Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5354\" class=\"elementor elementor-5354\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f497801 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f497801\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-533892e\" data-id=\"533892e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c071a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c071a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div style=\"max-width: 100%;color: #282828\"><div style=\"margin: 0 0 2rem;padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9\"><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Managing your horse throughout the changing British seasons takes a little forward planning. From summer fly protection and worming schedules to winter clipping and rug care, staying organised helps keep your horse healthy, comfortable and ready to enjoy every season.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Planning ahead can also save you money. Buying essentials before you urgently need them means you&#8217;re more likely to find the products you want in stock and avoid paying for express delivery or emergency replacements.<\/p><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">To help you stay one step ahead, we&#8217;ve put together this month-by-month horse care calendar packed with practical seasonal reminders and useful management tips.<\/p><\/div><h2 style=\"margin: 2.75rem 0 1rem;padding-left: 0.75rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;line-height: 1.25\">Winter Routine: January to March<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Winter management is all about keeping your horse healthy through cold weather while preparing for the spring ahead.<\/p><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">January &amp; February: Winter Essentials<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Mud Fever Prevention<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Check your horse&#8217;s legs every day for signs of <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/mud-fever-in-horses-how-to-manage-it\/\">mud fever<\/a>. Dry washed legs thoroughly or allow mud to dry naturally before brushing it away. If your horse is prone to mud fever, think about prevention before problems begin. Barrier creams, antibacterial washes, mud socks and providing dry standing areas can all help.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/mud-fever-prevention-2.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the mud fever prevention image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/mud-fever-prevention-2.png\" alt=\"Horse standing in a muddy field wearing a turnout rug\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Rug Checks<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Your horse&#8217;s rugs should be taken off at least once daily (even if they go straight back on again!).\u00a0 This gives you a chance to check your horse over and make sure they&#8217;re still comfortable.\u00a0 Inspect <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-wear\/horse-rugs\">turnout rugs<\/a> regularly for leaks, tears and broken straps. Having a spare clean, dry rug available can be invaluable during prolonged wet weather.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Forage &amp; Water<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Check water troughs regularly to make sure they haven&#8217;t frozen. Horses generate body heat through digesting forage, so increasing forage during cold spells may help them stay warm.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Weight Management<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Monitor your horse&#8217;s weight throughout winter. Some horses lose condition surprisingly quickly, while others can gain weight if workloads reduce. Regular weigh taping and adjusting feed early helps avoid bigger problems later.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Veterinary, Dental &amp; Farrier Planning<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Check your horse&#8217;s passport for vaccination dates and arrange routine dental appointments before they become overdue. If possible, coordinate visits with other liveries to reduce call-out costs. Keep up with regular farrier appointments, as hooves still need consistent care throughout winter.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/dental-and-farrier-planning.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the dental and farrier planning image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/dental-and-farrier-planning.png\" alt=\"Horse receiving a routine dental examination\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><div style=\"padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f7f7f7\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Encysted Redworm<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Winter is the time to think about treating for encysted small redworm. Rather than treating on a fixed date, it&#8217;s best to wait until you&#8217;ve had a prolonged cold spell. As a guide, consider treatment after around five consecutive days where temperatures remain at 6\u00b0C or below. If you&#8217;re unsure whether your horse should be tested or treated, speak to us.\u00a0 Our AMTRA SQPs will be able to help you.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">March: The Spring Transition<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Spring Clean Your Yard<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Take advantage of milder weather to tidy tack rooms, disinfect stables, sweep away cobwebs and prepare everything for the busier months ahead.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Worm Egg Count<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Carry out your first <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-wormers\">routine worm egg count<\/a> of the year before turnout patterns change. Targeted worming helps ensure treatments are only given when needed.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Review Body Condition<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">As grass begins to grow, assess your horse&#8217;s body condition and adjust feeding before the spring grass flush arrives. Weekly weigh taping and photographs from the same angle can help you monitor subtle changes.\u00a0 And don&#8217;t forget the effect this may have on saddle fit (see below).<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Prepare for More Riding<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">As the evenings become lighter and the clocks change, many horses and ponies begin returning to more regular work. Increase workloads gradually and make sure both horse and rider are ready for a more active spring.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Refresh Your Grooming Kit<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Wash brushes, disinfect combs, replace worn sponges and check your <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-grooming-boxes--bags\">grooming bag<\/a> is stocked with everything you&#8217;ll need for the months ahead.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/refresh-your-grooming-kit.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the grooming kit image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/refresh-your-grooming-kit.png\" alt=\"Horse being groomed with a body brush\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/section><h2 style=\"margin: 3.25rem 0 1rem;padding-left: 0.75rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;line-height: 1.25\">Spring Routine: April to June<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Longer days bring lush grazing, competitions and increased ridden work.<\/p><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">April: Turnout &amp; Pasture Management<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Introduce Grass Gradually<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Spring grass is rich, so increase grazing slowly to reduce the risk of digestive upset or <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/laminitis\/\">laminitis<\/a>. Good doers may benefit from restricted turnout or <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-wear\/muzzles\">grazing muzzles<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Tapeworm Testing<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Spring is an ideal time to carry out a <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-wormers\/equisal-tapeworm-test-kit__1634094\">tapeworm saliva test<\/a> alongside your routine worm egg count to determine whether treatment is actually required.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Saddle Fit<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Arrange a <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/collection\/saddle-fitting-services-at-rb-equestrian\">professional saddle fitting<\/a> before increasing ridden work. Changes in muscle, weight or topline over winter can affect saddle fit significantly.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Check Your Tack<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Give all your <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/saddlery-and-tack\">tack<\/a> a thorough inspection. Check stitching, girth straps and billets for wear, swap stirrup leathers from side to side to even out stretching and replace any worn or damaged equipment before the busy season begins.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">May: Fly Season Begins<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Prepare Fly Protection<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Wash and inspect <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-wear\/horse-rugs\/fly-and-sweet-itch-rugs\">fly rugs<\/a> from last season, repair any damage and check all straps are secure. Clean <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-wear\/fly-masks-and-wear\">fly masks<\/a> and stock up on <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/protection-from-flies\">fly repellents<\/a> before flies become a real nuisance.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">June: Summer Field Care<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Maintain Your Paddocks<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Top, harrow or weed paddocks where appropriate and remove poisonous plants such as ragwort before they spread.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Mid-Summer Worm Egg Count<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Carry out another worm egg count as part of your targeted parasite control programme. The results will help determine whether treatment is needed or whether another test should be carried out in a few weeks.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Get Ahead of Sun Damage<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">If your horse is prone to sunburn, prevention is always better than treatment. Apply a horse-specific sunscreen to pink noses and other sensitive areas before prolonged exposure to sunshine and reapply as directed.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/get-ahead-of-sun-damage.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the sun damage image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/get-ahead-of-sun-damage.png\" alt=\"Close-up of a horse's pink nose\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/section><h2 style=\"margin: 3.25rem 0 1rem;padding-left: 0.75rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;line-height: 1.25\">Summer Routine: July to September<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Summer means warmer weather, flies, harder ground and changing pasture conditions.<\/p><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">July: Managing Heat &amp; Flies<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Fly &amp; Midge Management<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Horses that are sensitive to flies or suffer from sweet itch benefit from wearing well-fitting fly rugs consistently during peak midge activity, particularly around dawn and dusk. Combine rugs with a quality fly spray and a UV-protective fly mask where appropriate.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Hydration &amp; Cooling<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Clean field troughs regularly to prevent algae build-up. Hose horses off after work during hot weather and scrape excess water away to aid cooling.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Summer Washes<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Regular bathing removes sweat, grease and dust while helping horses stay comfortable. <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-grooming\">Horse shampoos<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-grooming\/naf-cooling-wash-500ml__1523856\">cooling washes<\/a> can also support healthy skin and coat condition throughout the summer.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/summer-washes.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the summer washes image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/summer-washes.png\" alt=\"NAF Cooling Wash bottle\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Electrolytes<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">If your horse sweats heavily, they may benefit from <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/supplements\/electrolytes\">electrolyte supplementation<\/a>. Speak to your vet, an equine nutritionist or our knowledgeable team for advice.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">August: Prepare for Autumn<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Hard Ground<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Keep an eye on your horse&#8217;s legs during prolonged dry spells and adjust exercise where necessary.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Winter Rug Care<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Send <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-wear\/horse-rugs\/turnout-rugs\">winter turnout rugs<\/a> away for washing, reproofing and repairs now so they&#8217;re ready before the weather changes.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Clipper Blades<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Book your <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-clipping\">clipper blades<\/a> in for sharpening before the autumn rush.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Hoof Care<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Dry ground can increase the risk of cracks. Continue regular farrier visits and discuss <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-hoof-care\">appropriate hoof care<\/a> with your farrier if needed.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/hoof-care-2.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the hoof care image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/hoof-care-2.png\" alt=\"Horse's hoof being cleaned and checked\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Feed Planning<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">As autumn approaches, review your horse&#8217;s <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/stable-and-field\/feed\/stable\">feeding requirements<\/a> before workloads and grazing begin to change. If you&#8217;re considering changing feeds or introducing <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/supplements\">supplements<\/a> for winter, now is an excellent time to use one of the manufacturers&#8217; nutritional helplines. If you&#8217;re unsure where to start, our team is always happy to help.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">September: The Autumn Shift<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Autumn Worm Testing<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Don&#8217;t forget to include a <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\/horse-wormers\/equisal-tapeworm-test-kit__1634094\">tapeworm test<\/a> alongside your autumn worm egg count. Spring and autumn are key times for tapeworm activity and testing helps ensure wormers are only used when necessary.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Watch the Autumn Grass Flush<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Be aware that <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/prepare-your-horse-for-autumn\/\">autumn grass<\/a> can contain high sugar levels, particularly after rain following dry weather. Monitor horses prone to laminitis carefully.<\/p><\/div><\/section><h2 style=\"margin: 3.25rem 0 1rem;padding-left: 0.75rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;line-height: 1.25\">Autumn &amp; Winter Routine: October to December<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">As temperatures fall, attention turns back to clipping, rugs and winter management.<\/p><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">October: Clipping &amp; Rugging<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Clipping<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Plan your first clip as winter coats develop and make sure your clippers and blades are ready before you need them.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Rugging<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Introduce rugs gradually as temperatures fall and check for a comfortable fit around the shoulders to minimise rubbing.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Prepare for Mud Fever<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Stock up on barrier creams, antibacterial washes, clean towels and other essentials before wet weather arrives.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">November: Winter Preparation<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Protect Your Fields<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Where possible, rotate grazing and rest heavily poached gateways to preserve pasture through winter.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Weight Monitoring<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Continue regular weigh taping and condition scoring as grass quality declines and temperatures fall.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin: 1.75rem 0 2.25rem;padding: 1.4rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #ffffff\"><h3 style=\"margin: 0 0 1.25rem;padding: 0.9rem 1rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #f6f2f9;line-height: 1.3\">December: Mid-Winter Care<\/h3><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 0 0 1.35rem\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Encourage Movement &amp; Enrichment<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Even during cold or wet weather, try to ensure stabled horses receive regular turnout, hand walking or ridden exercise to support healthy circulation and joint mobility. If your horse is spending <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/blog\/keep-your-horse-happy-with-limited-turnout\/\">longer in the stable<\/a>, enrichment can make a real difference. <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/stable-and-field\/toys-and-games\/stable\">Stable toys<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/stable-field\/toys-games\/kentucky-relax-horse-play-and-hay-ball-in-grey__1645918\">treat balls<\/a> and other boredom breakers can help keep horses mentally stimulated.<\/p><figure style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 12px;overflow: hidden;border: 1px solid #e3e3e3;border-radius: 10px;background: #ffffff\"><a style=\"cursor: zoom-in\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/encourage-movement-and-enrichment.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Open the movement and enrichment image at full size\"> <img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%;max-width: 1000px;height: auto;margin: 0 auto;border: 0\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/11\/encourage-movement-and-enrichment.png\" alt=\"Horse using a hay ball for stable enrichment\" \/> <\/a><\/figure><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Check Yard Equipment<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Inspect water pipes, taps and troughs to ensure everything is working safely during freezing weather.<\/p><\/div><div style=\"margin: 0;padding: 1.35rem 0 0;border-top: 1px solid #eee6f3\"><h4 style=\"margin: 0 0 0.65rem;color: #5c2d82;font-size: 1.1em;line-height: 1.35\">Keep Horses Drinking<\/h4><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">Hydration is just as important during winter as it is during summer. Check water regularly, remove ice promptly and encourage horses to drink where possible.<\/p><\/div><\/section><section style=\"margin-top: 3rem;padding: 1.5rem;border: 1px solid #e4d9eb;border-radius: 12px;background: #f6f2f9\"><h2 style=\"margin: 0 0 1rem;padding-left: 0.75rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;line-height: 1.25\">Stay Organised All Year Round<\/h2><p style=\"margin: 0 0 1.2rem;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">A little planning throughout the year helps keep your horse healthy, comfortable and ready for whatever the seasons bring. Whether you&#8217;re preparing for fly season, organising worming, servicing rugs or planning winter feeding, tackling jobs month by month makes horse ownership much more manageable.<\/p><div style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0 0;padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;border-left: 4px solid #5c2d82;border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;background: #ffffff\"><p style=\"margin: 0;font-size: inherit;line-height: 1.75\">If you&#8217;d like advice on <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/horse-care\">seasonal horse care<\/a>, <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/pages\/wormer-advice\/\">worming programmes<\/a>, supplements or choosing the right products, our friendly and knowledgeable team is always happy to help. <a style=\"color: #5c2d82;text-decoration: underline\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rbequestrian.co.uk\/pages\/contact\/\">Visit us in-store<\/a>, browse online or get in touch for expert advice tailored to you and your horse.<\/p><\/div><\/section><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A practical month-by-month horse care calendar covering seasonal health checks, worm testing, grazing, rugs, fly protection, feeding and yard jobs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":5355,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_price":"","_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_header":"","_tribe_default_ticket_provider":"","_tribe_ticket_capacity":"0","_ticket_start_date":"","_ticket_end_date":"","_tribe_ticket_show_description":"","_tribe_ticket_show_not_going":false,"_tribe_ticket_use_global_stock":"","_tribe_ticket_global_stock_level":"","_global_stock_mode":"","_global_stock_cap":"","_tribe_rsvp_for_event":"","_tribe_ticket_going_count":"","_tribe_ticket_not_going_count":"","_tribe_tickets_list":"[]","_tribe_ticket_has_attendee_info_fields":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[381],"tags":[215,405,289,7,403,404,402],"class_list":{"0":"post-5354","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-horse-care","8":"tag-fly-protection","9":"tag-horse-feeding","10":"tag-horse-health","11":"tag-horse-rugs","12":"tag-horse-worming","13":"tag-pasture-management","14":"tag-seasonal-horse-care"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2026\/10\/Year-Round-Horse-Care-Calendar.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"RB Equestrian","author_link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/rbe\/author\/didier\/"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.7 - 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