Care for Your Horse During the Summer! With the hot summer months upon us, it is important to stay cool and hydrated – this is also important for your horse. There are many ways to care for your horse during the summer months. Perhaps the most important is shade and hydration.

Aside from providing your horse with adequate shade, it is also important to utilize a face mask that block sunlight. This is particularly important in light skinned horses. Just like people, horses can get sunburned which can increase their likelihood of getting associated cancers. It is also vital to ensure your horse has proper hydration. Always provide free access to clean water, even when working them. Horses need about 6-10 gallons of water when resting in cool climates, and this number drastically increases during the summer. Electrolytes can be added to their water. It helps replenish important minerals that are lost via sweating. We have numerous options of electrolytes specifically formulated for horses.

With that being said, it is important to consider that some horses suffer from Anhidrosis. It is a disorder prevents them from sweating, even when they are overheating. If your horse has this issue, we also carry One AC! It is a thermal regulation supplement for horses that cannot sweat.

Lastly, always consider the time of day at which you work your horse. It is always recommended to avoid working your horse during the hottest part of the day, but you can also calculate the relative humidity to help you figure out when to work your horse. Avoid riding your horse when the combined air temperature and relative humidity are over 150.

If you have any questions or need any supplies to help keep your horse cool and safe during the summer, feel free to stop by.