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The temperatures across the country all have one thing in common – they are high! It has been an exceptionally hot summer for some areas. Keeping our horses cool can be an issue. This can be a challenge for some facilities due to set up and cost. The best and most cost effective way to keep horses cool is to get some air moving around them. Once it hits about 85 degrees, you may want to consider putting some fans out for your horses.
Horses keep themselves cool by sweating. When the natural sweating process is combined with a fan, it can really help keep a horse comfortable in the heat. A simple box fan is the best route to go. You can find most box fans for $20-$40 apiece. These fans can be mounted in front of a horse’s stall or above the stall. Either way, the cords must be out of a horse’s reach.
Electrocution can be a real risk for horses. Horses tend to chew on anything they can reach so keeping electrical cords away from them is extremely important. Worn out or exposed electrical wiring can put your barn at risk of a fire. Keep these things in mind when putting up fans around your barn:
Why do horses have the stamina to run for extended periods? Horses can accommodate great oxygen demands with a specialized circulatory and respiratory system. This means they can provide the oxygen their muscles need during exercise. While the respiratory system transports oxygen, the equine circulatory system is a bit more complex.
