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12/20/2025

Still looking for the perfect gift for your horse or barn friend? 🎁 Get what’s on their list this year from The Mill!

12/18/2025

🎄 Show us your horse’s holiday spirit! From Santa hats to wreaths on stalls, we’re here for all the festive feels. Tag @‌TheMillEquine!

12/12/2025

Horses burn extra calories to stay warm — make sure their diet keeps up. 💪
1. Increase Forage
The fiber fermentation that occurs when horses consume hay generates internal heat. Offering free-choice hay or adding a few extra flakes per day helps horses stay warm and meet higher calorie demands. (Hay alternatives, such as chopped forage, hay cubes, hay pellets or beet pulp are, also, highly fibrous and can be fed in place of hay to elicit the same internal heating advantage for those that individuals that struggle with long-stemmed forage. Furthermore, soaking cubes, pellets and/or beet pulp provides the additional benefit of increased hydration.)

2. Add high fat, calorie-dense supplements
When you’re pleased with your feeding program but want to offer your horse a little boost in calories; top dress your horse’s feed with a fat supplement. These options are typically in the form of extruded nuggets or oil and provide an increase in calories without the sugars and starches.

3. Monitor body condition weekly
Winter blankets and fuzzy hair coats can hide weight loss. Use your eyes AND your hands, to check ribs, topline and hips. Being proactive in this manner can avoid unwanted weight loss that is hard to regain during the cold; adjust feeding program early if you notice undesirable changes.

12/06/2025

We love seeing how you prep for winter! Tag @‌TheMillEquine and use for a chance to be featured next week.

12/04/2025

Blanket or not to blanket is one of the biggest winter questions we hear in the Equine department. The short answer: it depends on your horse, not just the thermometer.

Here are general temperature guidelines:

Clipped horses often need more support: light blanket around 50–40°F, medium in the 40–30°F range, and heavy weights below 30°F.

Unclipped horses with a full winter coat typically need less: light blanket around 40–30°F, medium in 30–20°F, and heavy weights below 20°F.

From there, factor in:

Body condition – Hard keepers and thinner horses burn more calories to stay warm and may need blanketing sooner.

Hair coat – A dense, fluffy winter coat insulates better than a sleek or clipped coat.

Living situation – Horses in open fields with wind, rain, or no shelter usually need more protection than those in stalls or with run-in sheds.

Age & health – Seniors or horses with health issues may struggle to maintain body heat and benefit from an appropriate blanket weight.

Blankets should help your horse stay comfortably warm without sweating. If you are unsure what weight or style to choose, stop by The Mill and our team can help you select the right blanket to suit your horse’s needs.

12/01/2025

❄️ What’s one winter barn chore you actually don’t mind doing? Is your barn winter-ready? From heated buckets to extra hay storage, every little detail counts.

10/29/2025

Halloween is 2 days away!!
We want to see your spooky (or silly!) horse costumes - drop a photo or describe your horse’s Halloween look in the comments below and we will reshare them! 🐴🕸

10/21/2025

Winter’s Coming — Are Your Horses Ready? ❄️
In-stock blankets on sale all October!
➡️ Blankets available in-store
➡️ a variety of sizes, weights, and styles

📆 Don't miss out—sale ends 10/31!

10/14/2025

Are you ready for winter?
Don’t let your four-legged friend face the cold unprepared! All winter blankets in-stock are on sale this October at The Mill.

From lightweight sheets to heavyweight turnout blankets—we’ve got your herd covered!

10/11/2025

🐴 Why Hay Testing Matters for Your Horse:

1. Hay makes up the majority of your horses diet when grazing is not available. If you don’t know the nutritional composition of your hay, then you are merely guessing at your horse’s total nutrition.

2. Supports Performance & Body Condition
Whether your horse is a backyard companion or a high-performance athlete, knowing your hay’s nutritional value helps maintain ideal weight, body condition, muscle tone, and energy.

3. Aids in Managing Health Conditions
For horses with metabolic issues, laminitis, or obesity, hay testing helps manage sugar, starch, and caloric intake.

4. Whether you are looking to ensure that your hay is providing enough digestible energy to fuel your horse, wanting to balance your horse’s diet and/or managing your horse’s sugar and starch intake…The Mill offers two different hay testing options to meet your needs. https://www.themillstores.com/pages/services/hay-testing

5. Saves Money in the Long Run
Diets built on facts can help finances by only spending money on feeds and/or supplements that your horse truly needs—no more, no less.

Bottom line: You cannot make informed decisions about your horse’s diet when you do not have all the information. Hay testing is an easy, affordable step toward smarter, healthier horse care.

10/08/2025

ComplimentaryHay Testing – Oct 1–15!

Get ahead on your horse’s winter nutrition! From October 1–15, we’re offering complimentary baseline hay testing to help you build a balanced diet based on your hay’s nutritional content.

✅ FREE baseline hay analysis
✅ Includes Crude Protein, ADF, NDF & Digestible Energy
✅ Great for general nutrient insight & diet balancing
⚠️ Note: This test does not include sugars or starches

📍 Drop your hay sample off at The Mill and let us help you support your horse’s health from the ground up.

Want a deeper analysis?
Ask about our Lab Analyzed Hay Testing ($40), which includes sugars, starches, and a complete micro-nutrient profile. This option requires a farm visit for coring.

📞 To schedule a lab hay test, contact:
Michelle Jennings – 410-952-4681
Kelley Nash – 443-981-1352

🌐 Learn more: themillsstores.com/pages/services/hay-testing

10/07/2025

Is Your Horse Ready for Winter?
Cold weather is coming—make sure your horse is warm, dry, and protected.

Winter blankets are on sale throughout October at The Mill!

Choose from top brands, various weights, and styles to suit your horse’s needs.

📍 Shop in-store
📆 Sale ends October 31st!

Address

424 N. Main Street
Bel Air, MD
21014

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 6pm
Tuesday	8am - 6pm
Wednesday	8am - 6pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm
Saturday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(443) 981-1352

Website

http://www.themillstores.com/

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