During the heat wave, take care of your horse!

Summer is a good time to go out and enjoy your horse since the days are longer and we have more free time, but high temperatures during this season can be dangerous for the well-being of our companion. Dehydration, general discomfort, and stress are some of the symptoms that can even cause more serious problems, such as diarrhea and colic.

Some basic tips to help keep your horse cool this summer are:

 

In summer, and more so when the horse makes physical efforts, it is very important to be careful so that he does not suffer from dehydration. The first two signs of dehydration are reduced appetite and low performance.

But how much water does my horse need?

Water consumption varies greatly between different horses. It is essential to monitor how much our horse drinks per hour to detect any changes. The need for water depends mainly on diet and exercise. Fresh grass contains a lot of water, so the horse will drink less. On the other hand, hay and pellets contain around 15-20% water, increasing the amount that is necessary to drink. The heat increases this need, as does intense work due to losses after sweating.

A horse of about 500kg with light work requires about 25L of water a day to replace the losses through urine, sweat, etc.Intense work can increase the need for water by up to 300%, so this same horse can drink about 75L of water per day.

What else is lost through sweat?
 

When a horse sweats, it doesn't just lose water. Electrolytes, or "body salts", are also lost with sweat. The four essential salts are sodium, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Mineral salts are important for maintaining the acidity balance in the body and are essential for the regulation of cellular processes.

For this reason, it is extremely important that after work the horse receives fresh water and electrolytes as soon as possible to replace the salts and fluids lost through sweating and replace the natural reserves that the body needs to allow a rapid recovery of the horse and keep it fit and performing well.

Electrolytes can be administered mixed with water, food or directly into the mouth with a syringe.

HYDRABOOST is an oral rehydrating gel that is easily administered orally thanks to its presentation in a syringe. It contains sodium, potassium, magnesium and chlorine, four of the electrolytes that are most lost through sweat, as well as glycine, which makes it very quickly absorbed.

 

ELECTRO SALTS and ELECTRO LIQUID, with a balanced formula of mineral salts, rehydrate, recover, and recharge the horse. Available in powder (1kg and 4kg) and liquid (1L and 4L).

During exercise, horses sweat and lose a lot of mineral salts. They can even continue to sweat for a long time if they are not cooled down properly. Cooling the horse down is really important to relax the muscles and bring his heart and breathing rates back to normal levels. 

The animal already has natural ways to release excess heat, but sometimes, when the temperatures are very high or the exercise he has done is intense and we want him to recover sooner, the horse will need your help to cool down. Knowing how to do this will help your horse recover faster: 

ICE COOL, formulated with Hamamelis and Arnica, is a clay that cools down and soothes tired legs after intense work. Provides instant cold and reduces swelling.



RECOVER is an innovative restorative with an antioxidant and antiinflammatory formula that relaxes muscles, eliminates toxins and improves the horse's general condition. Provides a quick recovery after competition or exercise.