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Help Your Horse Beat the Heat
by D.J. Carey Lyons | Jul 16, 2022
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.
Read MoreHow to Help Your Horse Avoid Heat Stress This Summer
by Caitlin Dobecka, DVM | Jun 12, 2022
Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and comfortable in the heat.
Read More5 Summer Horse Health Risks
by Kayli Hanley | May 17, 2022
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.
Read MoreHelping Horses Handle the Heat
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Aug 10, 2021
Learn how your horse’s internal thermostat works in extreme heat and ways to keep him cool.
Read MoreHeat Advisory for Horses
by University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine | Jun 18, 2021
Veterinarians from UC Davis offer 10 important tips to prevent heat-related problems in horses.
Read MoreAll Wound Up: Is Your Horse ‘Stressed Out’?
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Jul 13, 2020
Physiological stress can be an important equine welfare issue. Here’s what you should know.
Read MoreRunning Hot and Cold: Caring for Horses During Weather Changes
by Heather Smith Thomas | Nov 12, 2019
Horses are very adaptable and typically can handle significant temperature swings. It’s when we alter their natural condition and confine them or haul them from one climate to another that they tend to struggle.
Read MoreHot Summer Days and Your Horse
by Michelle Anderson | Jul 13, 2019
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.
Read MoreDesert Horse-Keeping
by Diane E. Rice | Dec 7, 2018
From hydration to irrigation, learn how to combat challenges that come with caring for horses in arid climates.
Read MoreEmergency 911: Horse Show Edition
by Nancy S. Loving, DVM | Aug 17, 2018
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.
Read MoreUnderstanding Horses’ Water Requirements
by Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS | Jun 18, 2018
Water is one of the essential nutrients a horse’s body needs to perform a number of life-support functions. Here’s what to remember about supplying your horse with water.
Read MorePoll Recap: Hot-Weather Horse Transport Concerns
by Jennifer Whittle | Aug 8, 2017
Of the 502 poll respondents, 224 (45%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses from overheating in the trailer.
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