Is It Warm Enough to Bathe My Horse?

If it is late in the evening، or you think you wouldn't want cold water on you that day، I would opt for grooming instead of bathing. We don't want to risk our horses catching a chill and getting cold or sick.

Generally، I have a rule: If I have to wear a sweatshirt or jacket to be comfortable، then it is too chilly to bathe the horses. Unless، of course، you have a hot water wash stall.

My Rule of Thumb

If I have to wear a sweatshirt or jacket to be comfortable، then it is too chilly to bathe a horse.

Bathing With Hot Water in a Wash Stall

If you have access to a wash stall with hot water، the main thing is to make sure your horse is dry before you put him away. That warm water you washed him with will have him pretty cold quickly if you have to throw him back in the field or stall.

If you are going to give your horse a springtime bath with warm water in a wash stall، just make sure he is nice and dry when you are done. You can rub him down with towels or put a cooler or anti-sweat sheet on him to wick away the moisture. Just remember، once you can feel the horse's coat is dry، you should take the cooler or sheet off. He will get cold again quickly with a wet jacket on.

Summer Will Be Here Before We Know It!

Don't worry; the nice، warm (maybe even hot) weather will be here before we know it، and we will be able to hose down and bathe our horses anytime we want!