Temperature is vital: Even during intense exercise

Thermoregulation is the collective term for the mechanisms that allow a horse to regulate its body temperature. Structures such as the skin, coat, muscles and fat tissue all play an important role in this process. When owners understand the principles of thermoregulation, they are better able to support their horses during certain — and especially extreme — weather conditions.

700 different muscles

In the Netherlands, temperatures can change rapidly, especially in winter. One moment it may be freezing, and shortly afterwards temperatures rise to ten degrees Celsius. In summer, temperatures can climb well above thirty degrees. Not only for humans, but also for horses, this creates a challen..