As a reminder make
sure that you are giving your horse loose livestock salt in
his daily ration. A handful of livestock salt added to his
grain will help increase his water intake. You can purchase
the livestock salt at your feed store. Salt or mineral blocks
are not sufficient. Great for cattle, but not for horses.
With the
temperatures in the 100's you may have noticed your horse
breathing more rapidly. Your horse will enjoy being cooled
down with the water hose. Hose his entire body down for 10-15
minutes. Horses naturally cool down by sweating. If you
notice your horse is not sweating, your horse needs immediate
attention from your veterinarian.
It's extremely
important to offer your horse fresh, cool water during these
hot days. Rather than filling your trough full in the morning
for the water to heat up, consider adding water in the evening
hours.
Summer Tips From Sapulpa
Veterinary Hospital