Feeling hot hot hot

[Clodagh]

I think when it's heat and humidity, it's even worse. Not sure how humid it is over there. Putting a fan in a window, as far out as you can, does help. We used to put one out on our balcony pointed into our bedroom at night, and it made a huge difference.

Our house that we live in now has AC because it's just too hot not to. It was 41C when I got to the yard yesterday. The horses were in standing under fans, and we put them out later in the evening. The fields are full sun, with smaller shelters, so I think most prefer a stable with a fan during the hottest hours. I was dripping from the moment that I got out of my car! The horse's all seemed well enough. Some a little sweaty, but not distressingly so.

Managing animals in the heat is no fun. If you're not used to 30C, it probably feels blazing.

I used to live in northern Australia where 40+ was normal. It was weird though as you didn’t really sweat, just went all salty. I worked outside.
The horses adjusted ok, they lived out and had open shelters. I’m not sure I’d cope with it now.

 

[lynz88]

I'd like 28C. It's been 40C here.

It gets way too cold and way too hot here. It's a hell hole!

I think when it's heat and humidity, it's even worse. Not sure how humid it is over there. Putting a fan in a window, as far out as you can, does help. We used to put one out on our balcony pointed into our bedroom at night, and it made a huge difference.

Our house that we live in now has AC because it's just too hot not to. It was 41C when I got to the yard yesterday. The horses were in standing under fans, and we put them out later in the evening. The fields are full sun, with smaller shelters, so I think most prefer a stable with a fan during the hottest hours. I was dripping from the moment that I got out of my car! The horse's all seemed well enough. Some a little sweaty, but not distressingly so.

Managing animals in the heat is no fun. If you're not used to 30C, it probably feels blazing.

where are you CC? Sounds like home....-30 in the winter and +30/more like 40 with humidity in the summer.

I find there is very little humidity in the UK though I know others would disagree. I challenge anyone to do a summer in and around the Toronto/GTA area. It was into the 40s last week when I was back and my Irish OH was legitimately worried he was going to melt despite assuring him that we have the infrastructure to cope with it. I think he survived as he is still alive I should take him back in the winter

 

[maya2008]

If you are too hot to sleep at night, run your pj top/a T shirt under the tap to get it wet. Then wring it out and wear it to sleep in. Works a treat! Wet hair helps too.

We’ve just completed 3x hacks. Hid in the woods for the last two, as much cooler in there!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

It's still 29C here and tomorrow it will be 30C. I doubt I will get much sleep tonight either even with the fan on.

I feel sorry for the yard staff who have been working in the heat today. I am particularly heat intolerant but even people who are not might struggle in this heat.

Get a sheet and wet it put it over you with the fan on

 

[JFTDWS]

I had the air con in my landy re-gassed for the first time in about five years and it’s lovely not to be cooked when it’s been parked in the sun.

I can cope with fans etc at home, but trying to do the physical side of horse owning in 30 degrees is not my idea of fun. At least they have shade in the field anyway.

 

[SO1]

Looks like another hot week this week. I go to Paris tomorrow and although hotter there than here the place where we will be staying is likely to be cooler than my flat here in London.

 

[southerncomfort]

Finally feels like summer is here!

I actually had to water the garden last week!

 

[The Xmas Furry]

31 just outside the office. Carried D dog over to the shade under the trees to pee and potter. Much happier now back in aircon office!
Too hot outside.

 

[lynz88]

Agree southerncomfort! There is a nice breeze in London today and lots of people out

 

[southerncomfort]

31 just outside the office. Carried D dog over to the shade under the trees to pee and potter. Much happier now back in aircon office!
Too hot outside.

Eek...that's too hot ! 24° here.

 

[criso]

Agree southerncomfort! There is a nice breeze in London today and lots of people out

Yes not as hot as forecast. My flat is quite pleasant at 25°c and a breeze.

Cooler at the yard too apparently, ym was going to bring the day turnout in early but there's a nice breeze there too.

 

[southerncomfort]

Agree southerncomfort! There is a nice breeze in London today and lots of people out

I live on a hill so we always have a breeze.

 

[The Xmas Furry]

Eek...that's too hot ! 24° here.

I'm not 'that' far from London, but no breeze here as yet.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

It's hot but lovely I'm not complaining been out in it most of the morning just came in for lunch and sat with the fan on.

Sat out in it for a while then got in the pool to cool down

 

[poiuytrewq]

I think tomorrow is warmer still Isn't it? I don't mind on a Tuesday as its a work from home day so I plan to get up and walk dogs early, ride earlyish (have to wait for friend) and plug in our little air con unit to sit in front of at my laptop for the day!
I'm super glad I'm not still doing a hundred horses every day though!

 

[Marigold4]

Feeling a little smug. A month ago, I had the roof of my stables lined and insulated and an extra window/hatch put in to get more breeze circulating. Works a treat and stables SO much cooler. Upstairs in our house still boiling, but at least horses are OK.

 

[Smitty]

I'm loving this. Its only for 2-3 days. Any pensioners need to make the most of being hot as winter fuel payment has been stopped

 

[SO1]

25C in my bedroom with fan on not feeling great think I got overheated today but any kind of hot weather makes me feel poorly.

I feel sorry for the horses competing in Paris tomorrow 37C forecast

 

[MuddyMonster]

I am still loving this hot weather, personally. If this could stay until late September at the earliest please & thank you

 

[santas_spotty_pony]

We had back windows put in our stables a few months ago and I’m glad we did as the ventilation is so much better and they are so much cooler! It means to horses can come in for the hottest part of the day out of the flies. Before the stables were too hot by about lunchtime but now they are just perfect! I am loving this weather - we are busy making hay!

 

[criso]

It got warmer late afternoon in my flat - 28 degrees but now back to a perfect 25.5.

I think it's hotter tomorrow so I'll do things to keep it cool, didn't need to today

 

[Dave's Mam]

Very kind boss is allowing me to take early lunch breaks for the next couple of days so I can attempt to do some stuff before it gets too hot.

 

[Crazy_cat_lady]

I despise the heat, not looking forward to tomorrow at all. Was looking forward to storms Thursday but just shows more hot weather in my area, urgh

 

[pistolpete]

Love love love the heat! Means living in England is mostly miserable for me . Too gorgeous having minimal clothing on and windows open. Love it!

 

[SO1]

It is going to be 32C today. Messaged my instructor to suggest she gives Bert a bath today instead of exercsing him if she wants to do something with him and feels it is too hot. She normally has 3/4 horses to exercise today including Bert and will be there anyway as she does groom work as well.

Poor horses it will be so hot for them in the field and stables.

 

[HorseMaid]

I had my field cut for hay last Thursday and all being good it will be baled today - hoping it'll be better stuff than last year! Have been really enjoying the weather and the horses don't seem that bothered about it!

 

[Flowerofthefen]

My 2 are currently coming in during the day only because they are cutting and baling hay all round their fields. They are usually good with the big machinery but I'm not risking them running round. I think they are quite enjoying having a snooze in the cool, out of the flies. It's getting cooler towards the weekend thank goodness.

 

[Skib]

I'm loving this. Its only for 2-3 days. Any pensioners need to make the most of being hot as winter fuel payment has been stopped

But we oldies have been warned not to go out in the heat. My share I S naps when it is too hot for her, and I am due to ride her today.

 

[Titchy Reindeer]

Really hot here, we hit 38°C yesterday and temperatures don't drop below 23°C at night so currently sat in the dark with shutters and curtains closed with fan on.
I've frozen some mealworn ice cubes for the chickens and some kongs for the dogs (who are sulking as their walks are next to non existent at the moment even though they can run around the orchard first thing).
There isn't much I can do for the poor horses except make sure they have plenty of water

 

[Surbie]

I am looking forward to working in an air-conditioned supermarket today. I loathe the heat and have a black SI horse...neither of us are happy in summer. He has plenty of shade in his field, but the flies are horrendous. Bring back the low 20s and overcast, breezy days please.

Though I am really glad there is such good haymaking weather.