Chilling Out After Exercise

by: Ray Geor, BVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM
The mid-summer heat brings added challenges in managing the athletic horse. Regardless of whether your horse is competing in a show, trail ride, or high-level three-day event, hot weather places additional demands on his body. You need to be aware of these demands and take steps to ensure that he does not overheat. The focus of this article is prevention of overheating during exercise in hot ...