Why electrolytes are vital for healthy horses
Follow H&H’s practical advice from an equine nutritionist on the importance of electrolytes for horses
Dehydration
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When is it too hot to ride? Your heatwave questions answered...
With the UK set to swelter over the weekend, Rachel Fraser asks the experts how best to help our horses cope with the unusually hot temperatures
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Dehydration in horses can be deadly — here’s what you need to know
Find out how to prevent your horse from becoming dehydrated, and the signs to look out for
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Electrolytes explained *H&H VIP*
The harder a horse works, the more electrolytes he will lose. Supplementation may be necessary, explains Natalie McGoldrick MRCVS
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Can goldfish help keep my horse’s water trough clean? H&H investigates...
Can keeping goldfish in your horse’s water trough, save you the task of having to clean it?
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9 tips for travelling in the heat with your horse
When temperatures soar, knowing how to keep dehydration at bay when your horse is on the move is more important than ever
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5 ways to keep your horse hydrated after competition
Dengie senior nutritionist Katie Williams gives some top tips to keep your horse healthy and hydrated after competition
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Owners warned to take extra care of their horses in hot weather
High temperatures prompt experts to remind owners to keep their horses cool and hydrated
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Preventing dehydration in horses
The inability to sweat is known as anhidrosis and it can compromise the well-being of any equine. Find out what you can do to prevent it
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New CleanBucket aims to prevent dehydration in horses
A new bucket which aims to prevent dehydration in horses has been launched by AGSilver
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Ask H&H: encouraging fussy horses to drink
How Horse Quencher can encourage fussy drinkers and help with rehydration
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Equine dehydration
Do skin-pinch tests really work?
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Ask H&H: dampening feed
Horse & Hound explains the benefits of adding water to your horse's feed
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Why water is essential for horse health
As the weather warms up towards a predicted hot summer, a good water supply for your horse is vital, warns Horse & Hound
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Tricks of the trade: watering
Worried about your horse dehydrating away from home? H&H gets some tempting tips from those in the know
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Understanding the effects of dehydration
For horses working hard in hot and humid conditions, the loss of water and body salts can prove to be a real problem explains Horse & Hound
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Q&A: Drinking from troughs
Practical advice from HORSE magazine on how to tempt a horse to drink from a water trough in the field
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The importance of water quality
The quality of your water, which is vital to a horse's health, can directly affect how much it drinks
