Summer Hydration & Hot Weather Care for Horses This Bank Holiday

With temperatures rising this Bank Holiday weekend, it’s the perfect time to enjoy longer rides, competitions, and time spent outdoors with your horse — but warmer weather also brings additional challenges when it comes to keeping horses cool, comfortable, and properly hydrated.

During hot conditions, horses can quickly lose large amounts of fluid and essential electrolytes through sweating. Whether they are travelling, training, competing, or simply standing in the field under the summer sun, maintaining hydration is essential for their health, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

Why Hydration Is So Important

A horse’s body depends on water and electrolytes to regulate temperature, support muscle function, aid recovery, and maintain normal bodily processes. When horses sweat heavily, they lose important minerals including sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium.

Without replacing these lost electrolytes, horses can become dehydrated, lethargic, stiff, and fatigued, with recovery after exercise taking much longer.

Signs of Dehydration in Horses

During warm weather, it’s important to monitor horses closely for signs they may need additional hydration support. Common signs include:

• Excessive sweating
• Reduced energy or lethargy
• Dry gums or sticky mouth
• Muscle stiffness or cramping
• Slower recovery after work
• Reduced appetite or drinking

Hot Weather Care Tips

Ensure Constant Access to Fresh Water

Always provide clean, fresh water in both the stable and field. Horses may drink significantly more during hotter weather.

Avoid Exercising During Peak Heat

Try riding early in the morning or later in the evening when temperatures are cooler.

Provide Shade & Ventilation

Field shelters, shaded turnout, and well-ventilated stables can help horses stay more comfortable during the hottest parts of the day.

Cool Down Properly

After exercise, wash horses off with cool water and allow them time to recover gradually.

Replace Lost Electrolytes

Sweating causes the loss of vital salts and minerals that water alone cannot fully replace.

Supporting Summer Hydration with Re-Hydrate

When horses need extra support during hot weather, travel, training, or competition, Re-Hydrate helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance to support hydration and recovery when your horse needs it most.

This fast-acting, water-soluble electrolyte supplement delivers essential electrolytes including sodium, chloride, potassium, and magnesium on a glucose base for rapid absorption and effective rehydration.

Ideal before, during, or after work, Re-Hydrate is designed to help support horses coping with warm weather, intense exercise, sweating, transport, and competition demands.

Why Choose Re-Hydrate?

• Supports fast hydration & recovery
• Helps maintain fluid and electrolyte balance
• Fast-absorbing glucose base for quick uptake
• Suitable for routine or occasional use during hot weather or demanding conditions

Trusted by riders, trainers, and equine professionals, Re-Hydrate offers targeted hydration support to help horses stay comfortable, recover efficiently, and perform at their best throughout the summer months.