19/06/2025
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☀️ A few tips to keep horses cool and hydrated in the hot weather… 🥵
💦 Make sure they always have clean fresh water available
🏡 Horses must always have access to shade
🐎 Ride at the coolest times of day - early morning or evening
💦 Increase the water content of feeds by adding more water or, when suitable, incorporating soaked beet pulp to help keep the horse hydrated
🌾 Soak hay to increase water intake
💧 To cool the horse, wash with cold water but do not scrape it off. Allowing the water to evaporate helps carry away heat, resulting in faster cooling
💧💧After exertion at an event, the more cold water you can pour or sponge over the horse, the better. If possible, take ice packs and bags of ice to help chill the water, provided you can keep them cold or frozen. And remember - DO NOT SCRAPE!!
⚡️ Horses lose electrolytes through sweat, and if not replenished, this can cause physiological imbalances. Electrolytes can be given orally, either as a paste or mixed into their feed
🚛 Avoid travelling during the hottest parts of the day. If travel is necessary, make sure the horse has maximum ventilation to stay cool
🥵 And finally, don’t forget to take care of yourself - drink plenty of water, wear a sunhat or baseball cap, and don’t forget the sunscreen!
Stay cool! 😎