Can You Give Your Horse Water After a Workout?

Updated June 30, 2025

Dr. Lydia Gray answers a question on whether or not it's safe to give your horse a drink of water after a workout in this Ask the Vet video. Dr. Gray addresses if you need to wait before providing your horse with water and whether the temperature of that water makes a difference on your horse's health.

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