Summer is a fantastic time to enjoy competitions, longer hacks, more turnout, and plenty of quality time with your horse. But as temperatures rise, so do the seasonal challenges. From sweating and dehydration to slower recovery and skin irritation, even if your horse isn’t in heavy work, the heat can easily impact their comfort, energy levels, and overall horse care.
That’s where smart seasonal horse care comes in. Whether you ride for fun, compete casually, or simply want to keep your horse feeling their best, our Redpost guide will walk you through how to care for horses in the heat, all with the help of Cavalor’s carefully formulated range.
Why Summer Horse Care Matters
While we all love the sunshine and longer days, summer can quietly challenge your horse’s health in ways that are easy to overlook. Warmer weather affects everything from hydration and muscle recovery to skin condition and feed intake. Horses don’t sweat efficiently like humans, so they’re more prone to overheating, electrolyte loss, and fatigue. This can be more apparent when working, travelling, or spending long hours turned out in the sun.
Even small things, like lingering sweat after exercise or a drop in water consumption, can lead to stiffness, dullness, or digestive upset. That’s why horse care in summer should focus on prevention. By supporting your horse with the right products, good stable management, and thoughtful feeding, you can help them stay happy, healthy, and comfortable all season long.
Hydration is Everything
When the heat is on, your horse will naturally sweat more, and with that sweat comes a loss of vital electrolytes. Without proper replenishment, horses can become sluggish, fatigued, or even at risk of more serious heat-related issues.
Cavalor Electroliq Balance is a great option for topping up those essential salts like sodium, potassium, and magnesium. It comes in a palatable liquid form, making it perfect for horses who are fussy about powders. Alternatively, Cavalor Electrolyte Balance offers the same support in a convenient powder version that can be added straight to feed.
Whichever you choose, boosting electrolyte levels is essential for horse health, helping them maintain hydration and stay sharp—especially after exercise or turnout on particularly hot days. Don’t forget the basics too: fresh water, soaked fibre feeds, and encouraging regular drinking all go a long way.
Support Recovery & Performance Horse Care
Hot weather can slow your horse’s natural recovery after exercise, even if the work isn’t overly intense. Muscle fatigue and stiffness can build up quietly, particularly if your horse is in regular work or travelling to shows. To help with this, Cavalor LactaTec is an advanced formula designed to support optimum muscle performance at crucial moments. It also promotes speedy recovery, prevents muscle fatigue, and keeps your horse feeling supple.
Cavalor also suggests the use of their Muscle Cooler, a gel that can be used on both humans and horses. The formula contains a combination of essential oils that work synergistically to cool and relax muscles, easing discomfort after work.
After strenuous exercise, Cavalor CoolSens is a concentrated liniment you can use to wash, refresh, and cool your horse’s body, muscles, and legs. Just add it to water—no rinsing needed.
Cavalor Summer Skin & Coat Support
With more sweat, more insects, and more frequent washing, your horse’s skin can easily become irritated or imbalanced in the warmer months. Gentle, effective skincare is a crucial part of how to care for horses during summer, helping keep them comfortable and healthy.
Cavalor’s Derma Spray is a handy all-rounder to have on the yard (not just during the summer!). It helps cleanse and soothe the skin naturally, making it ideal for rinsing off after exercise or managing minor irritations.
When the sun starts shining, the flies come out in force. For insect protection, Cavalor FlyLess is a reliable repellent offering long-lasting defence without the overpowering chemical scent. It’s a team favourite at Redpost—check out our Tried & Tested review for real results.
Nutrition Tweaks for Warmer Weather Horse Care
Some horses go off their feed in hot weather, while others need a bit of dietary support to adjust to lighter workloads or increased stress. That’s where summer-specific feeding strategies support overall horse health and performance.
Cavalor Vitaflora is a gut-balancing supplement that supports beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract, helping your horse stay comfortable from the inside out—even during competition or travel stress.
Quick Summer Survival Tips
☀️ Ensure horses have access to fresh, clean water at all times.
☀️ Try riding early or late in the day to avoid peak heat.
☀️ Keep stables and field shelters well ventilated.
☀️ Rinse your horse down after work to remove sweat and cool them off.
☀️ Add soaked fibre feeds or electrolytes to meals to support hydration.
☀️ Use insect repellents on areas prone to fly bites and midges.
☀️ Check your horse regularly for signs of heat stress or dehydration.
When it comes to summer horse care, prevention is better than cure. By choosing the right routines and support products, you can help your horse handle the heat, recover well, and stay comfortable from head to hoof.
With Cavalor’s expertly formulated supplements and skin care—and a little help from the team at Redpost—you’ll be ready to make the most of summer with your horse, no matter what the season brings.
