Summertime is often the peak season for many equestrians! Longer daylight hours mean more time spent in the saddle, young riders are off from school, and show season is in full swing. However, it is crucial to prioritize the well-being and safety of both horse and rider, especially when facing extreme heat.
Horses are at risk for overheating, particularly during strenuous or long-duration exercise in hot, humid conditions. Heat stress is a condition that occurs when the body is unable to properly thermoregulate, or maintain a normal internal temperature. Heat stress can quickly progress into heat stroke, and life-threatening condition that results in multi-organ dysfunction.
A horse’s primary mechanism for thermoregulation is sweating, which allows for heat dissipation through evaporation of sweat from the skin surface. However, humidity greatly hinders this process of heat dissipation through sweat.
Recognizing the signs of heat stress is imperative for horse-owners riding during the hot Summer months! Join Dr. Fran Rowe, one of Mad Barn’s Veterinary Nutritionists, in learning more about heat stress in horses, including how horses thermoregulate, what signs to watch for, and what to do if your horse is overheating.
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