Helping Horses in Hot Weather

Washington State University vets say Inland Northwest owners should watch horses carefully as temperatures rise.
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Helping Horses in Hot Weather
Most horses, even those working very hard, will recover quickly if given rest, shade, good feed, and abundant fresh water. | Photo: iStock

By Charlie Powell, College of Veterinary Medicine

Equine specialists at Washington State University’s (WSU) Veterinary Teaching Hospital are urging Inland Northwest horse owners to be cautious with temperatures expected to hit or break 100°F again this coming week.

“Horses working hard in summer temperatures, especially if they are not well-conditioned, need access to abundant, clean water,” explained Jen Gold, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, the veterinary specialist who heads WSU’s Equine Medicine Service

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