How Do You Cool Out A Horse In Hot Weather?
Cooling out your horse in hot weather – especially after a workout – is extremely important. Follow these steps to keep your horse cool and healthy. To prevent your horse from overheating when you ride during the hottest part of the year, ride in the early morning or late in the evening when it is coolest. If the temperature and humidity are both high, avoid hard riding. You may want to add electrolytes to your horse’s feed to help offset those that he will lost through sweat. You can help keep your horse cool during your ride by hosing his chest and legs down before you ride and by sponging water on him during your workout. Once you are done working your horse but before you dismount, walk him for a few minutes to begin cooling him out. Dismount and loosen the girth or cinch. Walk him for a minute or two before untacking him. After removing his saddle and bridle, give him a drink of water. It is a myth that horses cannot drink when they’re hot – they shouldn’t drink unlimited water, b
