Sweating Problem

Horseychick010 · 12-22-2004, 03:06 PM

I live in Australia, and at the moment, its about 30 degree celcius. But my thoroughbred sweats like crazy...If he is just standing in his paddock he will still be dripping. Is it normal for horses or thoroughbred to sweat heaps.

Blistering Winds · 12-22-2004, 03:15 PM

No, desn't sound right. Is there a blanket on him? Was he worked recently before the sweating begins?

Take a temperature!!

Jubilee Farm · 12-22-2004, 03:18 PM

Is he weaving or pacing in place? That can get them pretty worked up and sweating. The first thing that comes to my mind would be to check for thyroid problems...*only because I had a Q.H. mare who would sweat like crazy..and when we rode her she was foamed up after about 10-15 mins. We had finally blood work done and she ended up being put on Thyro-L. Talk to your veterinarian. He/she will be able to evaluate your horse and do a panel if necessary.

Horseychick010 · 12-22-2004, 03:22 PM

He is acting like normal, no pacing or anything. I have no blanket one him.

Blistering Winds · 12-22-2004, 04:10 PM

Then I'd call a vet.

Blistering Winds · 12-22-2004, 04:12 PM

Wait, how warm is that in Farenheit?

I just realized you are in Summer right now. DUH!!!!

Horseychick010 · 12-22-2004, 04:23 PM

its 87.8 degrees

Blistering Winds · 12-22-2004, 04:25 PM

Ok, then hmm...how humid is it? Because if it is humid, that can cause them to sweat buckets....

Super_Trooper · 12-22-2004, 05:34 PM

Did he just start doing this or is this common for him? Is he lathered? Dripping with sweat would make me a little nervous..can you call and talk to a vet?

Horseychick010 · 12-22-2004, 06:11 PM

It is extremely humid, especially in the middle of the day. He has several shady trees, but not very often goes under them. Maybe its just the humidity. Thanks heaps.

12-22-2004, 03:06 PM	#1
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	Sweating Problem I live in Australia, and at the moment, its about 30 degree celcius. But my thoroughbred sweats like crazy...If he is just standing in his paddock he will still be dripping. Is it normal for horses or thoroughbred to sweat heaps.

12-22-2004, 03:15 PM	#2
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	No, desn't sound right. Is there a blanket on him? Was he worked recently before the sweating begins? Take a temperature!! __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

12-22-2004, 04:10 PM	#5
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Then I'd call a vet. __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

12-22-2004, 04:12 PM	#6
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Wait, how warm is that in Farenheit? I just realized you are in Summer right now. DUH!!!! __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

12-22-2004, 04:25 PM	#8
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,979 Images: 831 Blog Entries: 17	Ok, then hmm...how humid is it? Because if it is humid, that can cause them to sweat buckets.... __________________ HGS is a very powerful, addicting place that is just as bad as cigarettes, however healthier for you AND your horse.

12-22-2004, 03:18 PM	#3
Jubilee Farm Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Northern CA Posts: 1,476 Images: 52	Is he weaving or pacing in place? That can get them pretty worked up and sweating. The first thing that comes to my mind would be to check for thyroid problems...*only because I had a Q.H. mare who would sweat like crazy..and when we rode her she was foamed up after about 10-15 mins. We had finally blood work done and she ended up being put on Thyro-L. Talk to your veterinarian. He/she will be able to evaluate your horse and do a panel if necessary.

12-22-2004, 03:22 PM	#4
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	He is acting like normal, no pacing or anything. I have no blanket one him.

12-22-2004, 04:23 PM	#7
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	its 87.8 degrees

12-22-2004, 05:34 PM	#9
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Did he just start doing this or is this common for him? Is he lathered? Dripping with sweat would make me a little nervous..can you call and talk to a vet? __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

12-22-2004, 06:11 PM	#10
Horseychick010 Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 91 Images: 3	It is extremely humid, especially in the middle of the day. He has several shady trees, but not very often goes under them. Maybe its just the humidity. Thanks heaps.

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