The heat is on
Keep your horse comfortable when temperatures rise by recognising when he’s too hot and knowing what action to take. Dr David Marlin answers some commonly asked questions
Photos: Jon Stroud. With thanks to Dr David Marlin for helping with this feature, drdavidmarlin.com
It’s hard enough for us to deal with high temperatures, but what about our equine friends? While we can lock ourselves indoors and drink plenty of water, our horses don’t always have those choices. Therefore, we need to do our bit to keep them safe from the effects of heat. Here are five ways to know if your horse is struggling in the heat and what you can do to make his life more comfortable again.
1 What should I do if my horse is heavily sweating and blowing after our ride?