27/11/2025
☀️🐴 TOP 5 HOT WEATHER TIPS!🥵
1. Add SALT daily: non-negotiable
Salt (NaCl) is the first step before any electrolyte.
2. Then use ELECTROLYTES to replace what sweat takes
Electrolytes only work when sodium stores are already topped up.
3. Give FREE-ACCESS WATER & SHADE
Never restrict water in heat. Shade reduces heat load by lowering radiant heat on the horse’s large surface area.
4. Keep HORSES UNRUGGED - let the body breathe
Rugs trap heat, block evaporative cooling, and push a horse toward heat stress even when “lightweight.”
5. Modify WORKLOAD & Prioritise Active Cooling
Shorten sessions, avoid afternoon peaks, hose after work minimum 5 minutes.
