Know How Horses Respond To Hot Summertime Temperatures
Southwest Farm Press
Equine owners would find life easier this summer if their horses could communicate as well as Mr. Ed from the popular 1960s television sitcom. The talking equine always had something to say; real horses require closer attention to understand their signals.
During the hot summer, for example, it is the responsibility of the equine manager to ensure horses are drinking enough water to maintain good health and performance and to know when to back off an animal’s level of activity, said Kris Hiney, Oklahoma State University Extension equine specialist.