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tashyisaudrey

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my horse was turned out on friday for the first time full time. She's been fine but today she was dripping with sweat from head to hoof. I brought her in and hosed her and sponged her off but am worried now. The field has no where to stand in shade - does anyone have any suggestions? Before this she was stabled and am wondering if she is just not used to the heat change she had a nose bleed as well
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worried now.

Happy easter everyone by the way lol
 
the other thing is I brought her in for a little bit but she gets upset because the other horses are out but it was a bit cooler in the stable for a bit and she cooled down lots.
 
HI,
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My horse is the same if I turn her out for too long to begin with. Try giving her a half day in the field so she can get used to it then bring her in. Gradually start leaving her for longer. Gin had sweated up after a couple of hours in the field when she first went out, she fence walks and wants to come in. She has now got to the point where I can leave her out all day and shes happy. There are also lots of flies about which are irritating them.
 
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