20/06/2025
🌞 Top Tips for Keeping Your Horse Cool in the Heat! 🐴💦
🕗 Ride Smart
Plan your rides early in the morning or later in the evening when it’s cooler. Avoid working your horse in the midday heat when the sun is strongest.
💧 Hydration is key
Make sure your horse has access to fresh, clean water at all times. Check water troughs or buckets often — horses can drink more than 25 litres a day in hot weather!
⚡ Electrolyte Support
If your horse is sweating, they’re losing essential salts. Consider adding electrolytes to their feed or water to help replenish what’s lost and support recovery.
🌳 Shade & Shelter
Ensure your horse has access to shaded areas or a well-ventilated stable. Trees, shelters, or even a fly sheet can help protect them from the sun.
🚿 Cool-Down Routine
After exercise, hose your horse down with cool (not freezing) water and scrape off the excess — this helps them cool faster. Repeat as needed.
🪰 Watch for Heat Stress
Keep an eye out for signs of overheating: rapid breathing, lethargy, excessive sweating, or refusal to eat. If in doubt, contact your vet.
