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Tips on Cooling a Hot Horse
July 29, 2025
⎯ Nancy S. Loving, DVM
If your horse gets hot and sweaty from exercise, you can help him cool down. Be aware that an overhot horse or a horse cooled too quickly can suffer physical issues.
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