More than 830 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What precautions do you take during hot weather when riding your horse?"

results of poll on summer

Results were as follows: 

  • Offer unlimited water: 86.83% (725)

  • Provide shade/shelter: 84.19% (703)

  • Decrease the amount of work: 77.49% (647)

  • Fans: 51.14% (427)

  • Offer electrolytes: 39.04% (326)

  • Leave the horses inside: 28.62% (239)

  • Other: 20

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