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Horses, like most mammals, have a beautiful coat of fur that keeps them warm, and that makes them soft to the touch. This coat can vary in length, depending on the time of year, and can have many different patterns and colors, as horses have different appearances!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But have you ever wondered if horses can sweat? Picture a horse being ridden<\/a> during the summer season, on a hot sunny day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The riding session causes the horse to perform different activities, which require effort. And by the end of it, the horse is practically drenched. Is that sweat? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer is yes! And that is because horses are one of the few mammals that can sweat, just as humans do. But how do they sweat, and why? And what if they sweat too much, is this something you should watch out for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry, we can answer all of these questions and more, so let\u2019s get right into it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How And Why Do Horses Sweat? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Okay, now that we know that horses can indeed sweat, let\u2019s go a little more in-depth as to how and why they do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reason why horses sweat, put simply, is so that they can cool themselves down. Sweating is a way for them to regulate their body temperature, and they will usually sweat when it is very warm outside, or when they perform intense physical activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is completely normal, and it is something that keeps them healthy, as otherwise, their bodies would overheat! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As to how they sweat, their body does it naturally, using the water within. During especially hot days, horses can sweat up to around 4 gallons of water every hour! Which seems like an insane amount of water to be losing,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

but you have to remember that horses make up for that by drinking large amounts of water throughout the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Something that you should know, as to how they sweat, is that horses don\u2019t swear all through their body. Instead, the sweat mainly comes from their neck, chest, and legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These are the parts of their body from which they sweat, and which should therefore be left uncovered during hot or intense days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, if a horse begins to overheat, it might also start sweating from the rump, and this indicates that the horse is in danger of suffering a heatstroke!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Is Sweating Good For Your Horse?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Seeing a horse sweat can make you worry, especially if they start sweating quite a lot. So is sweating actually good for them? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer, generally, is yes. When a horse sweats, it is a sign that its body is regulating the temperature, cooling itself down in order to avoid overheating and suffering from heatstroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They do so during hot days, or during intense physical activity, and it is completely normal and healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, there are times in which your horse sweating can be a sign of something wrong. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if a horse starts sweating from the rump, this is a sign that the horse is close to overheating, and you should do something immediately to help them cool down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is because usually, a horse will sweat from the neck, chest, and legs. Sweat on any other part of the body means that they need cooling down with your help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Of course, if you are riding the horse, then there will probably also be sweat around the saddle, due to the contact. This is completely normal, just make sure to cool down your horse after the session!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other times to be concerned are when your horse is sweating despite being stood still, in normal temperature conditions. Or when your horse is sweating excessively, as this could lead to dehydration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How To Cool Your Horse Down After Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Horses tend to sweat after a riding session, due to the physical activity involved. They do so even more during the summer season when it\u2019s warmer outside! This is completely normal and healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is important to make sure that your horse isn\u2019t sweating too much, or else this can lead to dehydration. So it\u2019s important to cool your horse down after exercise so that the excess heat dissipates faster, and your horse is back to normal without the need for so much sweating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here Are Some Basic Ways Of Cooling Down Your Horse After Exercise<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n