07/09/2026
AUTUMN MANAGEMENT STARTS BEFORE THE SEASON FULLY CHANGES.
September brings cooler nights, warmer afternoons, shorter days and new risks in and around the pastures.
At Maverick Stables, this means paying closer attention to what changes around our horses:
• checking areas around oak and sycamore trees;
• preventing horses from grazing bare or sandy ground;
• providing sufficient safe forage away from the soil;
• changing from grass to hay gradually;
• and reassessing rugging for each individual horse.
For horses that need an outdoor rug during changeable autumn weather, we use the Winderen Thermoactive Zoom 50–200 turnout rug. (https://www.winderen.com/en/page/3081/winderen-thermoactive-zoom-turnout-rug.html)
Its Outlast® Technology is designed to act as a thermal buffer, while the 1680D Ballistic Nylon outer fabric and waterproof, breathable PU coating offer protection against wind and rain. It is a practical choice within our routine—but never a replacement for observing the horse itself.
Weather, coat, body condition, activity, housing and individual needs all remain part of the decision.
Good management is rarely one major adjustment. It is a series of small, informed choices made every day.
What changes first in your routine when September arrives?
Save this carousel as a reminder for the autumn transition.
This post reflects our own management approach. If you suspect acorn or sycamore ingestion, sand accumulation or any change in your horse’s health, contact your veterinarian.
