The heat this year has been unprecedented and we're all feeling it—including our beloved fur babies. One miniature horse named Bubbles figured out a way to keep her cool even when the temperature keeps rising.
On June 21, 2024, Muddy Boots Rescue ( @muddyboots.rescue ) shared the hilarious clip of Bubbles channeling her inner Marylin Monroe while catching a cool breeze. Watch the smart way she makes the fan work for her!
The video opens with, "You gotta do what you gotta do in this heat wave. Bubbles learned how to adjust the fan." Bubbles may be small in stature but she proves she has big brain energy as she hovers over a fan she's turned on its side so it blows into her face. Back legs crossed and long, lustrous locks blowing in the wind, this mini's got a handle on this heat and we're here for it.
"Why is every mini I've met like this?" the caption reads. Many of the mini's fans chimed in to agree that this is next level genius.
"Maybe its Neighbelline?" one person joked. "Bubble is the horse version of Marilyn Monroe," another said. "awe smart as heck," another commented, to which Muddy Boots Rescue replied, "Too smart! She gets into everything!"
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How To Keep Horses Cool In the Summer Heat
As temperatures reach the sticky and uncomfortable levels, it's important not to forget about barn babies like Bubbles. University of Minnesota Extension says it takes a little extra care to keep horses cool, but it's necessary. They say to provide easy access to clean water, give them a place for relief from the sun, and consider adding in horse-specific electrolytes to help combat dehydration.
Other ways to keep them cool include offering airflow from fans, especially if the air source is adjustable for smarties like Bubbles. When heat is at its worst, you can even spray them down with a hose or cool them with a cold-water-infused sponge. However, if you suspect a heatstroke or heat stress, call your veterinarian right away as it can be dangerous or even fatal.
Signs of heatstroke or heat stress include:
- Rectal temperatures above 103-106 F
- Rapid heart and breath rates that don’t decline within 20 minutes of stopping exercise
- Whinnying and distress
- Dehydration with dry mucous membranes and prolonged skin tents of 4 to 10 seconds
- Muscle weakness
- Incoordination
- Profuse sweating
- Droopy ears
- Tiredness
- Reduced feed intake
- Collapse
No barn animal should have to tough it out in this heat. Take note from Bubbles and make sure your pets have everything they need for the coolest summer yet.
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