10/20/2026
Before the ground freezes, run your horse through this quick 4-point health audit:
Topline & Weight Check: Is muscle loss hiding under a growing winter coat?
Hoof Balance: Are low heels creating extra strain on winter-stiff flexor tendons?
Back & Loin Soreness: Does your horse flinch when you run a hand down their spine?
Respiratory Health: Are early autumn dust and dry hay causing subtle airway flaring?
Catching minor imbalances in October prevents major layoffs in January!