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What

Temperature

is Too Hot

for Horses

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"Close monitoring of your horse will help you spot when they’re feeling the heat. By keeping a close eye on them, you can anticipate when they need to cool down before their body heat gets out of hand."

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"Some horses even have a condition called anhidrosis, which prevents them from sweating. Others, however, do manage to sweat off body heat, but when things are intense outside, there’s only so much they can do."

How Horses Deal with Hot Temperatures

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"How can you tell if your horse is too hot? If your local temperatures reach the triple digits, you need to watch your horses closely."

When Is It Too Hot to Ride  a Horse?

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"It’s tough to force your horse to drink more water even when you feel that they should. The best you can do is ensure that they always have access to cool, freshwater when temperatures are high."

Ensure Access to Water