Keeping Your Horse Cool & Comfortable in Hot Weather
Florida temperatures are already soaring to the high 80’s with light winds to make the sun’s rays stronger to the human and equine skin. Here is a quick 10 point guide to help you keep your horses comfortable in hot and humid weather. Your horse is at risk of dehydration, weakness, horse colic, poor exercise tolerance — even horse heatstroke. Young, old, ill, black/brown, and overweight horses are less able to regulate their body temperature and are especially at risk in extreme heat. Also, remember that grey or white horses are more susceptible to melanoma – a virulent skin cancer triggered by the...