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

Fly control doesn’t stop at sprays and sheets. In this episode, we explore insect control supplements for horses, including repellent formulas and insect growth regulators. Learn how they work, what ingredients to look for, and how to build a more effective, layered fly management plan.

Giveaway

Links:

SmartItch-Ease™

SmartBug-Off® Ultra Pellets

SmartImmune™ Mushroom

SmartItch-Ease™

Equinox365

Crusader™ Fly Mask - Standard - With Ears

SmartPak Comfort Fly Mask - Extended Nose w/ SmartCore™ Technology

SmartPak Comfort Fly Mask w/ SmartCore Technology

Pro-Force 50® Spot-On for Horses

Flies are a known summer nuisance. They can impact your horse’s comfort, behavior, and performance. In this episode, we break down the best ways to protect your horse using smart barn management strategies to keep bugs at bay.

• Co-Hosts: Ashlee Lecompte Lazic, Jenna Boscardin

Links

• Giveaway Blog
• Giveaway Form
• SmartPak Fine Mesh Fly Sheet
• SmartMesh Ultimate Fly Sheet
• Fly Sheets
• Fly Masks
• Fly Boots
• Fly Stoppers
• OutSmart® Fly Spray
• Fly Repellent
• Ultrashield Black
• Ultrashield Gold
• Fly Traps & More

Gastric health plays a major role in your horse’s comfort, behavior, and performance. In this episode, we break down common risk factors, signs of stomach stress, and how management, supplements, and veterinary care all work together to support a healthy horse.

Links:

• Giveaway Blog
• Giveaway Form
• Host: Ashlee Lecompte Lazic
• Host: Jenna Boscardin
• SmartGut Ultra
• SmartGut
• SmartGut Ultra Research
• Feeding Forage Before Exercise Research
• SmartGI Ultra
• Slow Feed Hay Bag
• Slow Feed Round Hay Bag
• SmartPak Small Hole Hay Net
• Shires Ball Feeder
• Jolly Hay Ball
• LeMeiux Hay Ball
• Ulcer Gard

Eventing is often called the equestrian triathlon, but what does that really mean for horse and rider? In this episode, we break down the three phases of eventing, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and what makes the Kentucky Three-Day Event one of the most exciting events in the sport.

Links:

• Giveaway Blog
• Giveaway Form
• Host: Ashlee Lecompte Lazic
• Host: Jenna Boscardin
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartlytes-pellets-9585
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartlytes-powder-6321
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartlytes-paste-11350
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartcombo-ultra-pellets-9474
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartcombo-ultimate-pellets-12547
• https://www.smartpakequine.com/ps/smartstride-senior-pellets-18652

Running a barn means managing a lot more than horses. In this episode, we’re joined by Danielle from SmartBarn Services to talk about how her team supports barn professionals with supplement planning, account management, and expert guidance.

• Giveaway Blog
• Giveaway Form
• Host: Ashlee Lecompte Lazic
• Host: Jenna Boscardin
• Guest: Danielle Macnamara
• SmartBarn Services