Cold weather can make existing joint stiffness more noticeable, especially in older horses or those with a history of arthritis or injury. Learn how consistent movement, proper warm-ups, good footing, and a proactive winter joint-care plan can help keep your horse comfortable and moving well all season long.

There are moments in horse ownership that test everything—your instincts, your preparation, and your ability to act quickly. For Heather and Chuck Krutulis, that moment came at 3:00 in the morning… on one of the coldest nights of 2026. Their 21-year-old Belgian mare, Ginger, was missing. A Night That Changed Everything Ginger had been last seen around 6:00 PM. By 9:00 PM, she hadn’t come in with the other mares—but she had recently had an abscess drained and was moving slower than usual....

At Dells Equine Veterinary Services, we care for more than just the physical health of your horse—we care about their overall well-being, including their mental and emotional state. Many of the challenges we see in practice—whether behavioral concerns, training frustrations, or even certain health issues—can be traced back to stress, confusion, or a breakdown in communication between horse and human. When a horse consistently feels uncertain or unsafe, that stress doesn’t just affect behavior...