How do you keep your horses from overheating during sweltering summers? In this article will talk about how to prevent overheating in horses, and how to bring a little bit of relief to your herd when summer highs hit the triple digits and summer nights bring little reprieve from the heat. First, a few basic tips…
Many people are surprised to learn that horses, like people, can sunburn. Despite the fact that many horse breeds evolved in hot, sunny regions it is still possible for horses to sunburn as they graze in sunny pastures during the summer. Sunburn is also possible- potentially even more likely, for horses when they are turned…
Just like for human athletes, cooling off your horse after an intense workout is an essential part of horse ownership. For most amateur riders, you won’t need to cool your horse after every ride, but if you’ve had an extreme ride and asked your horse to run, jump, or work intensely, you may need…
