I am in center city philadelphia, pa. They have horse and buggy rides in this area. Today is very hot and humid should those horses be outside in this bad temperature?
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In most areas there are rules in place about the conditions the horses can work under. If the temperature is below or above what is set for the horses, they drivers are supposed to take them back to the stable. Usually the local police or animal control monitor this.
Believe it or not most of these drivers are real horse lovers and truly care about their animals. If you're curious about something and you see a driver who doesn't look busy, go up and talk to them. Tell them you're interested in learning about what they do. Ask them questions in a non-accusing manner ("Do the horses take the heat well?" as opposed to "How can you work the poor horse in this heat?")
If you ever see a case of outright abuse, such as a downed horse, a horse that's limping, or anything like that you can call animal control-that's what they're there for.
It gets well above 110 where I live in the summer and sometimes below freezing in the winter, and my horses are outside year-round.
We had mares in TX that stayed out all summer in temps over 100 degrees with no problem. Good to make sure there is shade and that there is plenty of water. Here in KY, it's 97 degrees today and everything is turned out - it's not a problem unless they stop sweating. In that case they need to be under fans, hosed repeatedly and you can give them One AC powder mixed with their food and that usually resolves it. Horses also compete in this weather, look at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, very hot and humid, they adjust and adapt, just need water.
Down South we often have 100+ degree temperatures with 80+ percent humidity, and my horses are out all the time. As long as the horses have ample opportunity to get to water, and aren't showing signs of distress due to overheating, they are just fine.
Horse are VERY tough animals and have survived in the extreme heat of the deserts. Just make sure they have plenty of water. They should also be offered some shade. But I have noticed a lot of times horse prefer to stay out in the sun even if offered shade. Remember they are used to being outdoors and have been acclimated to the weather patterns in your are.
the normal temperature for horses is between 99-100潞 Farenheit. Anything more than two degree's below or above I would call the vet immediately...
absolutely not, anything above 85 is too hot for working conditions for a horse.
The local spca should be watching those horses.. I know that in NYC if get too hot the horses have to go into Central Park in the shade. I hope this is helpfull..
your horses temp should be from 99F-102F.
We live in AZ, during the day and can get up to 115 outside. Right now its extremely humid outside. Just make sure they have plenty of water and a shady place to hang out and they should be fine.
Most cities have ordinances concerning the maximum heat + humidity index in which the carriages are allowed to operate. As someone else said, unless the horse appears to be suffering, he's probably fine.
Amish horses work in all kinds of weather.
i think that that city is the worst place on earth i never ride or do much of anything with my horses in the heat. mine have plenty of shade and even a mister in the hottest time of the day i think anyone that works a horse just to satisfy some *** that thinks its cool to be in a carriage on a hot day should shot.
Be sure they have shade and water part of the time unless you have a horse that has anhydroious (horse that does not sweat) In this case, call a vet right away.
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