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Do you dread riding in the brutal summer months? Read this guide to learn about essential summer riding gear for you and your horse. With the average summer temperatures on mainland USA as high as 81 °F, riding in the summer is exhausting at times. It's tempting to cower in the shade with a long, cool drink instead, but that isn't an option when you've got horses that need exercise. One way to get around this is by setting ou...

Like A Horse To Water – Horse Hydration Tips Like any domesticated animal, providing good food and water for your horse is a baseline of care. Some horses can be surprisingly finicky about their water. What’s more, the level of exercise required of show and event horses places unique demands on their metabolism for processing their water intake. Essential Minerals The key is not the water, but the minerals associated with the water. Horses rely o...

Long days of riding, practicing, or competing in the sun can take a toll on your horse. So it’s important to adjust their care to counter the harmful effects of sun exposure. Provide Shade If your horse lives or spends most of its day outside, provide it with relief from the sun by sourcing shade. If your pasture or paddock has trees (even if they’re simply adjacent but overhang the fenced area), check where their shade falls during the day. Midd...

Everyone loves a little Vitamin D - even horses. With summer fast approaching, warmer and sunnier weather, and longer trail rides are just around the corner. While the prospect of spending more time outdoors bonding with your horse may be exciting, don’t forget to take the necessary precautions when it comes to your horse’s health and their increased sun exposure. Just like humans, horses can get sunburns, so prevention is key. Find our tips on h...

Caring For Your Horse In The Summer Months As temperatures soar and the level of humidity increases, the heat can really take its toll on horses in the summer months. In these kinds of conditions, it’s important to undertake the right measures to keep your horse comfortable and care for them in the summer months.  Whether you’re a novice to the world of horses, considering buying a horse of your own, or a seasoned owner wanting a q...