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Why do older horses need extra attention to shelter in hot and cold weather?

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  1. Their coats always prevent heat loss
  2. They are more sensitive to heat and cold
  3. Only young horses react to severe weather

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  1. Rutgers Equine Science Center: Care for the Older Horse, Diet and Health esc.rutgers.edu/fact_sheet/care-for-the-older-horse-diet-and-health Checked 2026-10-11.

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