Get ready to beat the heat!
With the temperatures set to soar again here are a few handy tips to help keep your horses and ponies cool and comfortable!
Make sure they have constant access to fresh water whether in the field or stable.
Pop some waterproof suncream on their noses and/or pink bits.
Fly repellent!! Lots of it!
Make sure they have access to shelter or shade.
Try to ride/exercise in the coolest parts of the day so early AM or later in the evening.
Most horses benefit from a fly rug/sheet and mask to help keep those pesky pests from bothering them or spreading any nasty germs!
Make sure to allow extra time for warming up and especially cooling down to let the horse climatise themselves.
After exercise give them a cool down with a hose or bucket and sponge. (Make sure to check your water hasn't heated up if unsheltered)
Make sure you're familiar with the signs of dehydration! These are:
Reduced urination
Dark Urine
Reduced droppings
Lethargy
Dull eyes
Gums dark in colour- More red supposed to the fleshy pink they should be!
