06/23/2025
To ride or not to ride?
It's hot, it's very hot. You might be struggling with what to do with your horse this week.
Personally, I wouldn't ride. Unless you are first thing in the morning or late night...if it's cooler. Or maybe you have an indoor and it is definitely nice in there, then ride away.
For those who dont have indoors like myself, it is too hot to ride. But fear not!!! There are so many other things to do. You can work on all your ground body controls that do not require any speed. You can work on fly spray training with water. You can work on some showering! You can work on maybe some tying training in the shade.
Do not feel pressured or obligated to saddle and ride for the next few days. This heat wave will pass, and I'm sure your horse is not going fall backwards in training, by having a few lazy days.
Watch for heat stroke this week! Sweaty horses are a good sign, no sweat isn't good. When showering, try to get them in the barn to cool and dry before turning back out. Cold showers are nice, but can be a bit of shock to the system when they go from hot, cold, back to hot.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, hang out with your ponies 🥰
