If your horse could vote for a favorite season, he wouldn’t pick summer. That’s because, overall, horses fare better in cooler weather. Heat and humidity present definite challenges for horses — and horse owners — but being prepared can help your horse through the worst of summer. Take steps ahead of time to prevent overheating, which, if untreated, can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke, which can be life-threatening.
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
KEEP YOUR COOL: DEALING WITH CHALLENGES OF SUMMER HEAT
Courtesy of Farnam’s Stabel Talk
If your horse could vote for a favorite season, he wouldn’t pick summer. That’s because, overall, horses fare better in cooler weather. Heat and humidity present definite challenges for horses — and horse owners — but being prepared can help your horse through the worst of summer. Take steps ahead of time to prevent overheating, which, if untreated, can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke, which can be life-threatening.
If your horse could vote for a favorite season, he wouldn’t pick summer. That’s because, overall, horses fare better in cooler weather. Heat and humidity present definite challenges for horses — and horse owners — but being prepared can help your horse through the worst of summer. Take steps ahead of time to prevent overheating, which, if untreated, can lead to heat exhaustion and even heat stroke, which can be life-threatening.
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