Poll Recap: Summer Horse Health Challenges
Jennifer Whittle
July 11, 2017
Of the 250 respondents, 110 (44%) said their biggest challenge in the summer is keeping horses cool in extreme heat.
Of the 250 respondents, 110 (44%) said their biggest challenge in the summer is keeping horses cool in extreme heat.
Find out the most important things to consider when caring for horses in extreme heat.
Dr. Nicole Scherrer explains how natural pigmentation can help protect a horse’s eyes from sunburn.
Dr. Nicole Scherrer offers recommendations to protect a horse’s sensitive muzzle from UV light.
Dr. Rose Nolen-Walston helps distinguish painful sunburn from potentially fatal photosensitivity.
Some horses are vulnerable to sun damage. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect against it.
Do you have a horse with pink skin? Learn how to keep him from burning this summer.
Long sunny days can mean bad news for horses at risk for sunburn, and it’s up to you to protect them.
Of the 529 respondents, 154 said they apply sunscreen and/or zinc oxide cream to protect their horses from sunburn.
Insect bite hypersensitivity (IBH) leads to an itchy and often miserable horse. Here’s what you need to know.
Readers prepared to “spring” into action during The Horse’s Countdown to Spring Challenge. Check out our top tips to get your horses and farm ready too!
Get a head start on readying horses for the warmer weather with these tips.
Get tips for cleaning and repairing your horse facility this spring.
A combination of cold air and winds create dangerous conditions. Here’s how to protect your horses and other animals.
Of the 556 respondents, 190 (34%) said their biggest concern is keeping horses’ water sources from freezing.
Of the 395 respondents, 234 (59%) said ice is a problem on their horse property during the winter.
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