b'Vet continued from page 5replenishing their fluids can experience a number ofand lite salt (potassium chloride) and feeding a couple health issues, ranging from impaction colic to tying up.of tablespoons of it per day. Fortunately, horses do not Fortunately, most horses need nothing more than restsuffer from dietary induced hypertension from excess and access to fresh water to make a complete recoverysalt like humans do, so this is a safe way to supplement from an intense workout. A significantly dehydratedthe electrolytes they lose through sweating. This will horse may require several days of rest and drinking,also stimulate thirst to encourage them to drink more, and a veterinarian may need to rehydrate the horsewhich is also desirable to guard against dehydration.intravenously or through nasogastric intubation.There are exercises you can do with your horse when its If you suspect that your horse may not be getting enoughtoo hot for intense riding. You could explore long-lining water in the hot months, do the pinch test. Pinch a foldor ground-driving, as well as work-in-hand and double of skin and observe whether or not the skin remainslunging.The training books 101 Longing and Long-pulled up. Also, another great way of testing that is toLining Exercises and 101 Ground Training Exercises put some pressure against your horses gums. When youare excellent hot summer projects. Besides the value to let go, there should be a white spot that is slowly filledyour horse, walking, talking, looking where youre going, in with the normal pink color. If not, consider the factand handling a long whip all at the same time will take that your horse may not have enough fluids and takea certain amount of coordination and practice on your corrective actions. If you suspect that your horse maypart and are excellent skills to add to your repertoire.As long as they have constant access to fresh water,not be getting enough water in the hotSummer is a great time to connect with your horses most horses that are participating in light or no workbrain as well as his body. There are lots of options out will meet their needs adequately without electrolytemonths, do the pinch test. Pinch a foldthere for staying busy during the dog days of summer, supplementation. Once a horse starts to workincluding practicing your horse health skills.hard enough to sweat, they lose salts and mineralsof skin and observe whether or not the (electrolytes) generally equivalent to the rate that theyIf you plan to have your horse out on a sunny day, are sweating, which must be replaced through theskin remains pulled up. Also, anothermake sure that you are prepared with sunscreen. This is diet. There are a couple of ways to offer electrolytes;especially important for light colored horses, as well as one is to hang a water pail with electrolytes added forgreat way of testing that is to putthose with white socks and blazes, whose skin is sensitive the horse to consume free-choice. A more consistentsome pressure against your horsesto the sun. Applying a protective coating of sunblock method is to add the electrolytes directly to the dietshould help keep sunburn at bay, but its important your to ensure the horse is actually getting them every day.gums. When you let go, there shouldhorse also has access to shade. This can be done with a There are many commercial electrolyte supplementsshelter, or with strategically placed trees. An alternative available at the tack shops that are flavored forbe a white spot that is slowly filled into sunblock on the face is to use a fly mask that has a UV improved palatability, but you can easily make yourcoating to help prevent uncomfortable sunburns. own by combining equal parts salt (sodium chloride)with the normal pink color.W E S T E R N D R I L L I N G S E R V I C E SC O M P A N YL L C Water Well DrillingDBA Well Pump & Drilling ServicesThe Pump CompanyInstallationInspections SERVICING ARIZONAWater TestingWe Grow & Sell Top-Rated ServiceSuperior Products PLUS the Most Advanced AlfalfaCow HayBermudaRye GrassPaca VerdeStraw and Efficient Method for Well Rehabilitation623-386-2988baleshay.com20600 W. Beloat Rd., Buckeye, AZMF: 8am5:30pmSat: 8am4pm 623-327-1200Tell emArizona Real Country thepumpcompany.ussent ya!327 N 1st St, Buckeye, AZ 85326 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:00 pmSat - Sun: Appointment OnlyAfter Hour Services AvailableArizonaRealCountry.com July 2022 7'