07/16/2026
This morning’s lessons were unfortunately cancelled. This heat and humidity is getting to the horses, we had one with labored breathing yesterday, just from standing in the pasture. Now the smoke has reached us and it is SMOKY out there this morning.
Best things we can do for our horses this week? Water, fly spray, electrolytes, shade, cool baths, and rest. Praying Mother Nature hands us an easier second half to this wild summer 🤞🏻
🔥 Wildfire Smoke & Horse Health 🐴💨
Poor air quality can be harmful not only to us but our horses too. Smoke from wildfires can irritate a horse's respiratory system and cause fatigue, coughing, difficulty breathing, etc.
You can monitor local air quality at www.airnow.gov. During periods of poor air quality, you can protect your horse's health by:
🐎 Limiting or avoiding exercise.
💧 Providing free access to fresh water.
💦 Controlling dust such as watering dry lots and soaking or feeding dust-free hay.
🕰 Allowing time for recovery: airway damage from wildfire smoke takes 4 to 6 weeks to heal after air quality returns to normal.
☎️ Consult your vet if you notice signs of smoke irritation.
For more information visit: ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/wildfire-smoke-and-horses
