
19/06/2025
Don't forget with all this hot weather that animals can overheat and can also get heat stroke.
Here are some tips on how to avoid your horse getting heat stroke:
☀️Exercising your horse should be done during cooler times, so early in the morning or late in the evening
☀️Make sure you cool down your horse afterwards by hosing them down, pouring water from buckets over the back or using a sponge with cold water all over their body
☀️Shelter - make sure your horse has access to shelter or shade during the heat of the day
☀️Water should be available at all times - have multiple sources of water available in the field and consider adding a flavouring e.g. apple juice to encourage more water intake.
☀️ Flies are especially prevalent and can be very stressful for horses as they try to avoid them. Ensure fly protection is in place and keep the paddocks free of poo.
☀️ Don’t forget to apply suncream, especially to those pink noses.
If you are worried about possible heat stroke then please give us a call as soon as possible. The signs you are looking for include:
➡️ Weakness
➡️ Increased temperature (normal temperature should be37.5-38.5°C)
➡️ High respiratory and heart rate (normal respiration rate should be 12-16 breaths per minute/normal heart rate should be 30-45 beats per minute)
➡️ Lethargy/ appearing depressed
☎ ☎ Remember we have someone on the end of the phone line 24/7 so just call if you have any worries - - 01328 633025.