Horses are gentle giants, and as a horse owner, you care for them like they’re a part of your family. So when the cold season of winter hits, your first priority is their safety and warmth. For the residents and horse owners of Clifton, TX, Clifton Feed and Service Center is there to help with all your livestock needs. Located just a short drive away from Dallas, you’ll find a wide selection of farm supplies, lawn and garden supplies, and livestock feed and care products.

For more than 48 years, the folks at Clifton Feed and Service Center have been offering exceptional products to help farmers, homeowners, and even businesses. With that many years of experience providing livestock products, the staff at Clifton Feed and Service Center have a deep understanding of how to care for livestock, particularly for horses that weather the colder seasons. 

Here are a few tips from the folks at Clifton Feed and Service Center to help keep your horses warm in the winter:

• Shelter: While horses are outdoor animals, it helps to have some shelter for the unbearably cold nights. Have a routine to leave them out in the warmer, sunnier days, and bring them into the stable at night when it gets colder.
• Water: A well-hydrated horse can produce body heat on its own because their warmth comes from their digestive tract. Make sure they have enough water, and use a heater or no-freeze device for your horse’s trough.
• Livestock Feed: Feed your horse hay to help it stay warm. Hay is fibrous, and when it’s ingested by a horse, microbial fermentation occurs. This is how a horse stays warm in cold climates. For the best quality livestock feed and hay in Bosque County, visit Clifton Feed and Service Center.
• Blankets: Though horses can generally handle colder weather if they have the  proper blankets for winter. When your horse is outside, make sure you use the appropriate blanket—a turnout works better than a stable blanket.

These are just a few helpful tips to keep your horse safe and warm this season. If you have any questions about using the best livestock feed for winter, call (254) 675-3416. When you need any livestock products, farming supplies, or any other lawn and garden equipment, visit Clifton Feed and Service Center, the best source near Dallas for all of your agriculture needs. To learn more tips about keeping your animals healthy all year long, you can also visit the farm supplies store online.