Hot weather can mean trouble for your horse. If both outside temperature and humidity is 90 degrees or above do not ride!

Here’s a handy guide to determine when it would be detrimental to your equine’s health to ride: Temperature (F) + Relative Humidity (%) – Wind Speed = Riding Index.

If the index is above 180 – do not ride! Your horse’s cooling systems will not function properly. You will need to perform intense cooling management.

If the index is 130-170 – use caution. Your horse can only partially cool its body. You will have to assist your horse with cooling management.

If the index is less than 130 and below – ride. Your horse’s system can properly cool down.