Grassroots Show: Beat the Heat while Training and Competing

Join Rosie Russell and Spike the Vet as they tackle the hot topic of keeping your horses safe and performing their best during those scorching summer days. In this episode, you'll get advice and practical tips, featuring: 🌡️ Heat Management: Learn how different breeds handle heat and get tips on how to acclimatize your horse to hotter temperatures. 💧 Hydration and Nutrition: Discover the importance of electrolytes, hydration techniques, and how to encourage your horse to drink more.  🕒 Training Timing: Find out the best times to train and compete.  🚚 Travel Tips: Get practical advice for travelling with your horse in hot weather.  🧊 Cooling Strategies: Explore the best methods to cool your horse quickly after cross-country or intense training sessions. Rosie and Spike share invaluable insights to help you navigate the challenges of summer eventing, ensuring your horse stays healthy, hydrated, and ready to perform.  Sponsor: This show is very kindly supported by Foran Equine. For more than 45 years, Foran Equine has been applying its science for your success. Their equine health and performance products are available in over 50 countries worldwide. They apply leading scientific research and the experience of their multi-disciplinary team including veterinary surgeons, chemists, and equine nutritionists to develop high-performance supplements. Connolly's Red Mills are offering 15% off Foran Equine products to Podcast listeners! Use the code EquiRatingsPodcast15 to receive your discount. View the full collection here. Note this does not apply to the already discounted Pre-Fuel & Refuel combo packs. EquiRatings Eventing Podcast: Don't forget to follow us on Instagram and Facebook.