I think that you can all agree that this has to be the most dreaded few months in the UAE year, the temperatures during July, August and September typically remain elevated with little relief to be had for horse or rider. So the question you have to ask yourself, is your stable management and training schedule appropriate for this climate?

As this subject is rather extensive I’m going to break this up into topics Sunburn, factoring in the elevated temperatures and humidity, What to look for if my horse becomes overheated, Behavioural issues that arise in summer, flies and insects, common respiratory ailments due to increased sand and dust 

As an owner it is imperative that you monitor your horse throughout the summer for heat related problems, also adjusting your stable and training management is critical to reduce the instances of problems.