Cooling Down a Horse: Tips and Tricks

Your horse should be misted or hosed

You can hose your horse down or use misting fans to cool him down. In the summer, your equine friend will love this refreshing treat. To lower your horse’s body temperature, you can either use your finger or a nozzle to create a spray from a simple water hose. Fans and misting sprays are also great. They might cost a little, but it’s well worth it. With a power outlet nearby, you will be able to keep your horse cool while combining both cool air and a fine water mist hands-free.

Hydrate regularly

Hydration is one of the key ways to lower your horse’s body temperature. It is easy to become dehydrated and thirsty when the temperature is too high. As horses require a lot of fresh water each day, this is one of the biggest threats to their well-being. Keep your horse cool and refreshed by offering fresh cool water more often when it gets hot. Don’t forget to give your hot horse cool water so that it doesn’t suffer any side effects. Make sure it’s not icy cold – that would be too shocking for your horse