6 Myths About Cooling Horses in Hot Weather
Tanja Bornmann
June 15, 2025
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
Is it harmful to spray cold water on a hot horse? Should you scrape your horse after hosing him? Two experts weigh in.
Abruptly putting a horse on pasture can lead to colic or laminitis. Here’s advice to help avoid health problems.
Read about how one veterinarian treated a particularly challenging case of the equine skin condition commonly known as scratches.
Consider the benefits of including veterinarians in your horse’s preventive care this spring.
Find out why your horse might be more prone to impaction colic during winter and how you can reduce the risk.
An equine nutritionist describes the connections between heat stroke and leaky gut in horses and what you can do to prevent these problems.
Horses that are used to being on pasture during the spring, summer, and fall might experience nutrient deficiencies during the winter.
Cold, inclement weather and poor footing can create challenges for exercising horses during the winter. Here are some factors to keep in mind.
Horses tend to drink less as the temperature of their water drops. However, when given the choice between cold and warm water, horses consume the former.
Is it better to leave your barn doors and windows open during winter or close them? Will your horses be healthier living outside during winter? Two experts explain.
An equine nutritionist offers alternatives to soaking hay for horses that live in subfreezing climates during winter.
How can you support young horses’ growth and development during this critical time? An equine nutritionist explains.
Two experts answer your questions about managing horses with allergies. Sponsored by KineticVet.
Learn how to use high-quality forage, water, and fat to help your horse maintain a healthy body condition score in colder weather.
Learn about this uncommon yet potentially serious cause of equine dermatological conditions.
Experts share the causes of this uncomfortable skin reaction in horses, along with treatment options and prevention strategies.
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