HOT WEATHER RULES FOR RIDING
Posted by SierraRanch on June 26, 2009
With the heat index increasing and the humidity as heavy as it is, be sure to watch your horses.
Determine:
Temperature (F) + relative humidity (%) – wind speed
For example:
Temperature (F) 79 + Relative Humidity (%) 58 - Wind Speed 4.6 (MPH)
Answer = 132.4
130 or below: Ride! Horses can function to cool themselves assuming adequate hydration.
131-170: Use Caution. A horse’s cooling mechanisms can only partially function as intended. Some cooling management procedures will need to be performed.
180 or above: DON’T RIDE! A horse’s cooling systems cannot and will not function adequately. All cooling procedures will need to be utilized
IF THE TEMP IS 90 degrees or above and Humidity is 90 or above – DON’T GO!
Thought we might all need these riding tips. Check out the Horse Salt page for more information on getting great minerals into your horse.
Keep Cool!
Deb Stowers Sierra Ranch, LLC Http://sierraranchok.com http://sierraranchok.net
