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High temperatures and humidity come with risks to horses and riders. Elevated temperatures can lead to dangerous health problems in horses. Volume 30 of EQUUS Extra addresses heat issues in horses including a fun multiple-choice learning format. Learn about:,
- When horses need electrolytes
- What sweat can tell you about a horse’s health
- Your horse’s flanks are twitching—what’s going on?
Source: EQUUS Extra, Volume 30. Link. Synchronous diaphragmatic flutters are known as thumps which develop when a horse’s calcium reserves run low as he exerts himself. It presents as a rhythmic twitching of the muscles near a horse’s flanks and can occur in any horse who sweats for extended periods of time without eating or drinking.
INSIGHTS: Don’t assume horse owners know this information or that they have read it actionably. Consider sharing it on social media and in newsletters. NOW is a good time to get the information to horse enthusiasts as fair season is in full swing.