09/04/2026
☀️ Keeping Our Horses Healthy During the Heat Wave ☀️
These extremely hot days require extra care around the barn! At GRA, the health and comfort of our horses always come first. During this heat wave, we are:
💧 Providing constant access to fresh, clean water
🧂 Making sure every horse has access to salt and providing electrolytes when appropriate
🐴 Bringing all of our outside horses into the barn during the hottest part of the day, where they can rest in stalls with fans
🌙 Turning all horses out in the evening when temperatures are cooler
🚿 Hosing horses off and helping them cool down after exercise
🕒 Reducing or adjusting their workload and riding schedules based on the temperature and how each horse is feeling
👀 Closely monitoring hydration, sweating, breathing and overall behavior
Horses can struggle with the heat just like people can, so lessons may occasionally be shortened, modified or rescheduled when conditions become unsafe. Even when riding time is limited, there are still plenty of valuable horsemanship skills our students can practice from the ground.
Our horses give so much to their riders, and we are committed to giving them the care they deserve—especially during extreme weather! ❤️
