Hauling Horses in Hot Weather
Haylie Pfeffer
July 5, 2025
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
Read about how to help your horse stay cool on the trailer this summer and what to do if he overheats.
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse’s body needs to carry out various vital functions. Here’s what to remember about supplying your horse with water.
Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature changes; however, when we alter their natural condition, they might struggle.
Researchers have determined an ice blanket might be more effective for cooling horses than water or fans.
Heat, humidity, and race distance significantly increase the risk of exertional heat illness in Thoroughbred racehorses on British tracks.
As tough as steamy summers can be on humans, they can be even harder on horses. Two veterinarians share tips on how to help your horse beat the heat this summer.
Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.
Help keep your horse healthy and get the most out of the coming months by increasing your understanding of—and watching for—five common health conditions seen during the summer.
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.
Summer is a great time to get out and enjoy your horse, but the season also comes with management challenges. In this prerecorded Q&A, we’ll answer your hot weather health questions about riding, bathing, hydration, and transportation. You’ll also learn the signs of heat exhaustion and how to protect your horse.
From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
Critical conditions such as colic, injuries, and dehydration can strike when you’re at a competition with your horse. Here’s how to handle them.
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