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By: Dr. Emily Hughes

We have been receiving a lot of calls the past few weeks about heat stress and horses overheating. With the high temperatures and humidity we have been having in North Texas, it is important to monitor your horse for signs of heat stroke:
• Rapid, shallow breathing
• Rapid pulse
• Flaring nostrils
• Temperature of 101.5 F or higher
• Decreased or absence of sweating
• Decreased appetite
• Uncoordinated, stumbling, or weakness
If your horse is experiencing these signs, here are some recommendations for you to perform while you attempt to contract your veterinarian.
1. Move the horse into a cool, shaded area. This can also be in a barn with access to fans or a breeze.
2. Bathe the horse with cool water along their neck and body and slick off excess water. This acts as a cooling mechanism for your horse. Remember that hoses with direct sunlight can have extremely hot water initially, so be sure you allow water to run until cold.
3. Be sure you allow access to cool, fresh water for your horse to drink.
4. Electrolyte supplement can be offered orally.
In severe cases, it may be recommended that you take your horse to an equine hospital for further treatment.

If you have any questions, please call our office at (469)579-5307