Comments on: Too Hot to Ride?

By: Robynne

Robynne — Fri, 02 Aug 2013 13:40:17 +0000

I’ve been wondering, shouldn’t we be using dew point instead of humidity when calculating the heat index for riding purposes?

By: Galadriel

Galadriel — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 23:44:40 +0000

Good to keep in mind. Even though we get triple digits here with no humidity we still ride. But, we always keep an eye on the horses and keep their safety a priority.

By: Cindy and ~Luna~

Cindy and ~Luna~ — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:32:32 +0000

Wow this information is just in time…I was just wondering whether I should be riding right now, and if so, how much. Thanks!

By: Victoria

Victoria — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:51:32 +0000

thanks ive been wondering about my horse its been really hot for a few days!

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:08:03 +0000

Interesting! Happy 1st Day of Summer to everyone!

By: my horse

my horse — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 19:08:10 +0000

This is a good article. I know people who run their horses all day in the heat and I hope they read this! Be careful if you use Gatorade though because I gave some to my pony once and he had a bad allergic reaction! His face was covered in welts and he looked horrible.

By: Dakota

Dakota — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 16:02:02 +0000

This was a very good article and I hope people do not ride there horses to much in the heat!!!!

By: James

James — Fri, 04 May 2012 11:58:40 +0000

use equine electrolytes over food. that seems to be the best and easiest way to ensure intake and consumption amounts. Usually you’ll do a couple scoops a day before long workouts or trail rides, then up to 6-10 scoops depending on brand the day of heavy exercise.

By: Shelby

Shelby — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 09:03:56 +0000

I never ride my horse when its higher than 100 degrees.. its too hot for me, so its way too hot for him. we have some REALLY hot summers!

By: Mini Lover

Mini Lover — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:48:10 +0000

Powerade has a higher sugar content- gatorade is best for dehydration. Too much sugar is not good.