Keeping your horse hydrated this summer

a bay horse with a bridle on and a plaited mane to represent the importance of hydration in the summer

Learn more about how to keep your horse hydrated this summer in our article here. Exercising your horse in summer can lead to increased sweating and therefore losing more water and electrolytes than in normal conditions. Interestingly, an increase in environmental temperature to over 33 degrees can quadruple the loss of water from the horse’s body without even starting to exercise. How much water does a horse need? Water is vital for the horse, not only to stay hydrated but also for the function of physiological systems. These include the…

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