Every breath your horse takes during hot, dry weather can carry dust particles, pollen, mould and fungal spores deep into the airways. Inside the stable, ammonia from urine can further irritate the respiratory tract.
Your horse doesn’t have to cough to be struggling!
Hot, dry weather increases airborne irritants that affect every horse—not just those diagnosed with equine asthma.
The current weather is putting extra pressure on every horse’s respiratory system.
- Horses with asthma are at higher risk.
- Healthy horses are affected too.
What you can do?
Stable Environment
Reduce Dust Inside the Stable
- Choose low-dust bedding
- Leave beds up to dry to reduce ammonia
- Sweep up dropped hay and feed
- Improve stable ventilation
Hygiene Matters
A Cleaner Stable Means Cleaner Air
- Disinfect stables regularly
- Keep water and feed buckets clean
- Clean drinkers regularly
Regular disinfection with EndoSan disinfectant helps reduce mould, fungal spores and microorganisms that contribute to poor stable hygiene. EndoSan kills 99.999% of pathogens on treated surfaces as part of an effective cleaning routine.
Feeding & Turnout
Small Changes Make a Big Difference
- Feed hay below shoulder height – allows for better sinus drainage
- Soak hay to reduce dust
- Avoid sparse, dusty grazing
- Keep horses cool and provide shade
Hydration Helps Support Healthy Airways
- Fresh, clean, cool water
- Hydration mashes
- Electrolytes when appropriate
Well-hydrated airways are better able to trap and clear inhaled particles, helping to support normal respiratory function.
Did You Know?
Many horses with respiratory irritation don’t cough at all.
Subtle signs include:
• Reduced performance
• Slightly increased breathing effort
• Taking longer to recover after exercise
• Increased nasal discharge
• Occasional coughing
By the time coughing becomes obvious, your horses airways may already be significantly inflamed.
Even Healthy Horses Benefit
No Respiratory Problems? Act Now Anyway.
Improving your horse’s environment can help:
- Reduce dust exposure
- Improve air quality
- Support respiratory health
- Maintain comfort and performance
Prevention Starts Before Symptoms appear
Whether your horse has asthma or has never had a respiratory problem, reducing dust, improving ventilation, maintaining excellent stable hygiene and providing clean water can all help support healthier lungs and promote performance throughout the summer.
Maintaining a clean, well-ventilated stable and following a regular cleaning and disinfection routine can significantly improve your horse’s environment during periods of hot, dry weather. EndoSan is designed to support that routine by helping reduce microbial contamination on treated stable surfaces.