Written by Dr. Craig Lesser on January 8, 2022 in Ask Your Vet - 3 min read Veterinarians at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital answer your questions about sales and healthcare of Thoroughbred auction yearlings, weanlings, 2-year-olds and breeding stock. Question: What, if any, special considerations should owners have for wintertime hoof care? Dr. Craig Lesser, Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital: Winter in Kentucky, aka mud season, can have some challenges when it comes to your horse’s feet.