Staying Cool & Hydrated

It's officially summer here in North America, and oh how hot it's become! Record high temperatures for the month of June have been set across the eastern half of the United States. How can you help your horse stay cool and hydrated? Should you ride or not? And what about that barn fan? Those are a few of the "hot" topics of this episode, along with how electrolytes actually work to keep a horse (and the human) hydrated. It gets a little science-y, but that's how I roll. I promise to make it fun and easy. References and Links referenced in this episode: Marlin, D. and Nankervis, K. 2002. Thermoregulation. In: Equine Exercise Physiology. pp.133-150. Blackwell Science. Oxford, UK. American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) on Facebook - heat index infographic: https://www.facebook.com/AAEPHorseDocs/posts/hot-tips-for-safe-summer-ridingas-you-enjoy-some-fun-in-the-sun-with-your-favori/828730918649725/ Rutgers University Fact Sheet about How to Take A Horses Temperature, Pulse and Respiration: https://esc.rutgers.edu/fact_sheet/measuring-tpr/