Hot weather can pose serious health problems for animals both two-legged and four-legged, including dehydration, heatstroke, and exhaustion. Horse owners are encouraged to take steps to prevent these ailments when traveling with horses.
Heat and humidity are major concerns for the horse since heat-related illness can be dangerous–even fatal.
Keep your horses cooler, less stressed, and happier when hauling in hot, humid conditions.
To prepare for warmer weather, you should start getting your horse ready by checking his feet.
During hot weather, heat dissipation is primarily dependent on evaporation of sweat on the skin surface. Horses are capable of producing large quantities of sweat–sweating rates of 10-15 liters/hour have been reported during exercise in hot conditions.
The heat wave that swept across the U.S. this week broke temperature records and strained power grids as people cranked up the air conditioning in an attempt to keep cool. Horses also suffered in the extreme temperatures, prompting a shut-down at several tracks and stopping carriage rides in New York’s Central Park.
Here’s what you need to know about keeping your horse from overheating during exercise in hot weather.
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