The importance of horse nutrition in summer

During the summer season, your horse's nutrition plays a fundamental role in maintaining optimal health, well-being and performance.
High temperatures and humidity can negatively affect the animal's water and energy balance, leading to dehydration, fatigue and decreased appetite.
It is therefore essential to adapt the horse's diet in a targeted way, preventing nutritional imbalances and ensuring an adequate supply of water, electrolytes and nutrients.

Hydration: the basis for well-being

In summer, horses sweat more intensely to regulate their temperature, losing large quantities of fluids and mineral salts. For this reason, it is essential to always ensure the availability of fresh, clean water, preferably in the shade. In the case of work, transport or high temperatures, it may be useful to supplement the diet with specific electrolytes to support rehydration and prevent electrolyte imbalances.
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How the horse's summer diet should change

The summer diet should be lighter, easily digestible and rich in quality fiber. Hay should be well preserved, free from dust and mold, and can be combined with fresh grass during the cooler hours of the day. It is preferable to reduce the intake of starches and sugars, preferring low-glycemic feeds, with a good amount of vegetable fats and digestible proteins. Horses that sweat a lot also need an integration of fundamental minerals such as sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium, which can be provided through salt blocks or specific supplements.
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Fruits and vegetables: benefits and precautions

Small amounts of fruits and vegetables such as carrots, apples or watermelon can provide freshness and hydration, but it is important to administer them in moderation to avoid digestive imbalances.
Any introduction of different foods than usual should always be evaluated based on the individual horse's condition, activity level and type of basic diet.

When and how to feed your horse in summer

To avoid unwanted fermentation or digestive problems, it is advisable to administer meals away from the hottest hours of the day, preferably early in the morning or in the evening. It is useful to divide the daily diet into several light portions and always check that the feed is not altered by heat or humidity. Furthermore, it is important to observe the horse's behavior daily to promptly detect any signs of loss of appetite, lethargy or dehydration.

The Importance of Electrolytes in Summer Horse Nutrition

During the summer, increased sweating leads to a significant loss of electrolytes, or essential mineral salts such as sodium, potassium, chloride, calcium and magnesium. These elements are essential for maintaining water balance, promoting nerve transmission, supporting muscle function and preventing fatigue, cramps or heat stroke. Water alone is not enough to replenish the losses caused by sweat, which is why it is necessary to integrate the horse's diet with specific products based on electrolytes ( SALI ELETTROLITITI CI (3 KG) .
These may be administered in powder, liquid or oral paste form, and should be used with particular caution in individuals who work intensively, travel or show signs of tiredness.
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Sport Horses and Targeted Summer Feeding

Athlete horses or those that perform intense activity during the summer need an even more specific diet. In addition to hydration and electrolyte replacement, it is necessary to balance the available energy with easily assimilated sources, avoiding digestive overloads. In these cases, it is always advisable to consult a veterinarian or an equine nutritionist to formulate a customized nutritional plan that takes into account the physical effort, the climatic conditions and the individual needs of the animal. In this area too, Selleria Pigna offers supplements designed (such as BIOTIN PRO 3,000) to support sports horses in the summer.

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