Not all horses cool down the same due to variable thermal responses, writes Tanja Bornmann. She addresses heat illness and dispels beliefs horse owners may have about hosing down horses, wiping the water away, humidity and more. Consider sharing this with horse owners on social media and in newsletters. Include your own comments, too. A few seconds to send a post might save a horse or two during heatwaves.
Source: The Horse, June 18, 2024. Link.