Poll Recap: Readers Share Tips on Keeping Horses Cool

Of the 692 voters, 317 (46%) indicated the main cooling method they employ is providing ample shade.
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In last week’s online poll, TheHorse.com asked you to share the main way you help keep your horses cool during the hot months. More than 690 readers responded and we’ve tallied the results.

Of the 692 voters, 317 (46%) indicated the main cooling method they employ is providing ample shade. Another 229 respondents (33%) said the main way they help their horses stay cool is by providing fans for their animals. One hundred four voters (15%) said they use water, baths, or stall misters to keep their horses cool during the hot months, and 12 readers (2%) said they move to a cooler area during the summer. And finally, 30 voters (4%) said they use a different method to keep their horses cool.

Additionally, 89 respondents provided comments about their individual situations

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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.

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