19/06/2025
With temperatures set to soar over the next few days it’s important to make sure we are keeping our horses hydrated and as cool as we can🐴
- making sure there is plenty of access to fresh, clean water. If you have a horse who doesn’t drink a lot of water, a good way to increase water content can be done by soaking hay or adding extra water to their feeds💦
- if horses are being exercised it is best to do it first thing in the morning or later on in the evening when the temperatures are lower but also reducing the intensity of the work you are doing🐎
- hosing horses off throughout the day can help to regulate their body temperature🌡️
- having access to shaded areas, whether that be turning out overnight and in during the day or being in a field with lots of shelter🌳
- avoid travelling at the hottest points of the day, if horses need to be travelled make sure they have as much ventilation as possible and offer them water before, during and after the journey🚛
It’s certainly going to be warm so look after yourselves and your four legged friends!
