Electrolytes are one of the most talked-about topics in summer horse care, but do you know what they actually do? In this episode of Horse HealthCast, we break down the role electrolytes play in hydration, recovery, and performance for every horse (not just performance horses). Learn how horses lose electrolytes through sweat, how supplementation differs from providing salt alone, and how to build a smart hydration plan for training, travel, and competition season.

Links to products mentioned:

Mineral Blocks:

• Redmond Rock Salt Block
• Himalayan Salt Licks

Electrolytes:

• SmartLytes® Pellets
• SmartLytes® Powder
• LegUp® Electrolyte
• Apple-A-Day™
• Summer Games® Electrolyte

Hydration:

• Gallagher's Water™
• Hydration Hay
• AgSilver Clean Bucket

Heat isn't the only summer concern to be aware of. When's the last time you thought about your horse's sun exposure? In this episode, we take a closer look at UV protection for horses, including which horses are most at risk and how sun exposure can affect skin, eyes, comfort, and even performance. We discuss practical management strategies, protective gear, and nutritional support that can help keep your horse protected throughout the summer season.

Links to articles and products mentioned:

Preventing Sunburn in Horses

Sunflower Suncoat™ Spray

Essential Equine Sunscreen

Equiderma Zinc Paste

Absorbine® Santa Fe™ Coat Conditioner & Sunscreen

SmartUV-Eye® Pellets

SmartGrey Defense® Pellets

SmartPak UV Fly Sheet

SmartMesh Ultimate Fly Sheet

SmartPak UV90+ Fly Mask

SmartPak UV90+ Fly Mask w/ Extended Nose

SmartEquine UV90+ Visor Fly Mask

Sweating is one of your horse's most important cooling mechanisms, so what happens when it doesn't work properly? In this episode of Horse HealthCast, we explore how horses regulate body temperature, the warning signs of heat stress, and what owners should know about anhidrosis, heaves, and more. From management strategies and cooling techniques to hydration and supportive nutrition, learn how to help your horse stay comfortable and healthy through the hottest months of the year.

Key Learnings to Listen for:

• Sweating is a specialized adaptation unique to humans and horses among mammals.
• Evaporative cooling efficiency hinges on environmental humidity, not just temperature.
• Anhidrosis severely impacts a horse's ability to regulate body temperature.
• Management strategies for anhidrosis focus on keeping horses cool and comfortable.

Links to products and articles mentioned in this episode:

• Gallagher's Water
• Electrolytes
• Equiwinner Patches
• Anhidrosis Article
• Too Hot to Ride Article