21/06/2026
❤️ Managing Asthma Ponies During This Awful Heatwave ❤️
This weather can be particularly challenging for our asthma-prone ponies. Heat, pollen, dust, and poor air quality can all make breathing more difficult, so a little extra management can make a big difference.
🌾 Keep ponies in during periods of high pollen, especially on hot, dry, windy days.
🥕 Feed soaked feeds to help with hydration.
🌾 Wet or soak hay to reduce dust and respiratory irritants. Or even better move onto hayledge.
⚖️ Keep ponies slim and at a healthy weight, as excess weight can make coping with heat and respiratory issues more difficult.
🚿 Hose them off morning and evening to help keep body temperatures down.
🪰 Fly rugs can be soaked before or after putting them on – they’ll stay cooler for longer and can provide welcome relief during the hottest parts of the day.
🌅 Avoid exercise during peak temperatures and opt for early morning or late evening if needed.
AND OF COURSE
🧂 A salt therapy session can be a great addition to your management plan, helping to support respiratory health while providing a cool, calm environment away from pollen and dust. ❤️
Every pony is different, but careful management during a heatwave can help keep them comfortable, breathing easier, and feeling their best.
🐴❤️ Stay cool, stay hydrated, and give your respiratory ponies a little extra TLC during this hot spell.
❤️☀️🐴
