Beat the Heat Essentials

Keep your horse cool and comfortable all summer long. Shop our curated selection of cooling essentials. Plus, we have quick tips to keep your horse cool, hydrated, and comfortable all season long.

Quick Tips from the Barn
  • Cold-hosing is a simple win - the water should be cooler than your horse's body temp, hose and scrape to pull heat out fast.
  • Electrolytes encourage drinking - they're not just for replacing salt after a hard ride; they help reluctant drinkers in hot weather.
  • Schedule rides for early or late - on days with no breeze and full sun, swap riding for groundwork or an extra grooming session.

Learn more: How to Keep Horses Cool in Hot Weather  ·  Best Electrolytes & Salt Licks  ·  Fly Sheets 101 — Overheating & Breathable Mesh

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Coil Water Hose with Nozzle
. Original price: $42.99
. Final price: $29.99
Up to 30% off
Pair with any of our Insta-Hot ® watering systems or use with regular cold facet water. Coil hose design is great for small storage areas since it coils back up after use. • Hose is made of flexible and tough polyurethane
• Resistant to abrasion, over stretching, kink damage, and temperature changes
• Features solid brass fittings
• Superior 10...
Dura-Tech® Strainer & Ice Breaker
. Original price: $71.49
. Final price: $54.99
Up to 23% off
This is the ultimate tool for ensuring your horses always have access to clean, drinkable water, regardless of season. This dual-purpose tool promises to make light work of maintaining trough hygiene and tackling freezing winter conditions. It features a durable mesh net to swiftly remove debris from your water troughs, while the integrated icebreaker effortlessly handles icy conditions. Say goodbye...
Himalayan Horse Rock Salt Block 4.4lbs
. Original price: $9.99
. Final price: $9.99
Mined from ancient deposits in the Himalayan Mountains, Himalayan salt is a great source of natural minerals that your horse needs daily. Feed Free Choice in the stall. • Rose pink color indicates high mineral content
• Assures a balanced intake of iron, potassium, and magnesium
• Fits in standard salt block holders
• 4.4lb brick
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Easy-Up® Portable Salt Lick Holder
. Original price: $19.99
. Final price: $12.99
Up to 35% off
Portable hook provides easy location change when horses move stalls or great option for when traveling to shows • Provides unrestricted and unlimited access
• Durable, smooth metal wiring
• Holds the standard 2" x 4" salt and mineral blocks
• Easily hangs from your stall front between the bars
• Pro Tip: if salt or mineral block doesn't...
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Schneiders® Easy-Up® Salt Lick and Boredom Treat Mounted Holder
. Original price: $49.99
. Final price: $34.99
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This innovative salt lick and boredom treat holder gives your horse constant access to round salt blocks and treats, keeping them engaged and entertained. This mounted salt lick and treat holder is designed to keep your horses engaged and entertained. With a 360° swivel design, it allows horses to lick all sides of the salt block evenly, promoting efficient use...
Likit Ice Himalayan Salt Refill
. Original price: $7.49
. Final price: $7.49
• 100% natural and mined in the Himalayan mountains
• Rose pink color indicated high mineral content
• Assures a balanced intake of iron, potassium and magnesium
• Fits in all Likit holders is great as a boredom breaker
• Does not crumble of dissolve like other salt licks
 
Schneiders Contoured Sweat Scraper
. Original price: $9.99
. Final price: $4.99
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This contoured sweat scraper is a durable and practical addition to any grooming kit. Crafted from resilient polymer, it effortlessly conforms to your horse's body, making moisture removal from exercise or baths quick and easy. Its contoured design ensures it reaches under the belly, chest, and other hard-to-reach areas, making it a must-have for every wash stall and wash tote....
Schneiders® Dura-Tech® Extra Tall Gel Cooling Leg Wrap
. Original price: $103.99
. Final price: $79.99
Up to 23% off
Treat your horse's entire leg from above the knee to above the hock with this extra-tall gel cooling leg wrap. This wrap even works to treat the hoof, making it an incredibly versatile tool for cold therapy. The gel-filled cells stay cold for hours when applied right out of the freezer and are flexible and conforming to your horse’s legs...
Gel Eze™ Hot N' Cold Wrap
. Original price: $26.99
. Final price: $26.99
This hot and cold wrap for your horse is reusable gel wrap used to ease stiffness and soreness in joints and tendons from exercise and relieve pain and inflammation from various leg injuries. The gel material conforms to joints and all areas of the horse's leg, including around the hocks and knees. Refrigerate the cold wrap or soak it in...
Dura-Tech® Insulated Bucket Wrap
. Original price: $89.69
. Final price: $68.99
Up to 23% off
Keep winter chill away from your horse’s water buckets with this insulated bucket wrap! No more worrying about breaking the ice or using dangerous heating elements on your water buckets throughout the winter. Designed for 18-20qt flatback buckets, this wrap insulates and maintains higher water temperature. It's built tough with a durable 1680D outer material and 500-gram fill insulation. The...
Schneiders Watering Hose Wand
. Original price: $49.99
. Final price: $24.99
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Short watering hose wand attaches to any garden hose to make filling buckets in stalls easy and less of a mess. Easily fits between stall bars, so you can fill buckets faster. Simply use the shut off valve to turn water off and on as you move from one bucket to the next. No more kinking hoses and getting water...
Dura-Tech® Adjustable Box Fan Holder
. Original price: $34.99
. Final price: $24.99
Up to 28% off
• No muss, no fuss way to hang box fans in your barn or stalls
• 1” heavy duty poly web harness holds fan securely in place
• Hang fan by looping adjustable straps over the top of the stall
• Snap the hanging strap to the harness Dee rings and adjust height
• Fan stays secure in the harness...
Schneiders 15' Heavy Duty Flexible Hose
. Original price: $39.99
. Final price: $24.99
Up to 37% off
The perfect length bathing hose that is not heavy and bulky to move around. Great for traveling and leaving in your horse trailer. • 15' long x 3/4"
• Solid brass fittings
• 3 ply hose that can withstand temps from -50 to 150 without cracking or breaking.
• Does not come with a nozzle
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Dura-Tech® Deluxe Padded Scratchless Trailer Bucket Bag
. Original price: $64.99
. Final price: $44.99
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This bucket hanging bag allows you to effortlessly hang buckets at your trailer or stall, eliminating the need for traditional bucket hangers. It is designed to hold a standard 20 Qt bucket, so it's perfect for providing your horse with food or water while tied up. Ideal for horse shows, trail riding, or situations where bucket hooks aren't available, this...
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Dura-Tech® Leg and Hoof Soaking Boot
. Original price: $64.99
. Final price: $44.99
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Finally, an easy and safe way to ice your horse's hoof and leg! The Dura-Tech® Leg and Hoof Soaking Boot is perfect for dealing with the inflammation of tendons, abscesses, bruises, or hot feet. Just add ice, water, and soak! Icing is a key part of rehabilitating your horse back to health if they have an injury or swelling, and...
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Schneiders® Bucket and Trough Scrub Brush - 2 Pack
. Original price: $29.99
. Final price: $19.99
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This bucket and trough scrub brush is the perfect cleaning solution for every horse owner, plus it comes in a pack of two! Designed for convenience, this handy set ensures you always have a brush on hand at home or on the go. With its ergonomic silicone grip and durable synthetic bristles, it’s ideal for scrubbing water buckets, feed buckets,...

Summer Horse Cooling — Frequently Asked Questions


Schneiders has helped horse owners beat the heat for over 75 years. Below are answers to the questions we hear most often during hot weather — from hydration basics to when a cooling fly sheet makes sense.

How hot is too hot to ride?
Consider temperature, humidity, sun, and wind together — not just the thermometer. On days with high heat index, no breeze, and full sun, reduce intensity or ride early/late. Horses acclimated to your climate handle heat better than horses recently shipped from cooler regions (allow up to 21 days to adjust).

Is it safe to cold-hose my horse in summer?
Yes — this is a common myth. As long as the water is cooler than your horse's body temperature, hosing pulls heat out through conduction. Scrape off the warmed water and repeat for faster cooling. The colder the water, the more heat you remove.

Do horses need electrolytes or just salt?
Both play a role. Salt (sodium chloride) drives thirst and replaces basic sodium lost in sweat. Electrolyte supplements add potassium, magnesium, calcium, and trace minerals for recovery after exercise or travel. A Himalayan salt lick provides free-choice minerals; add electrolytes during peak heat or heavy work.

When should my horse wear a cooling fly sheet?
Choose lightweight, open-weave mesh designed for hot climates — not a heavy turnout. Horses with access to shade and airflow can often wear a breathable fly sheet under a 90° heat index. Monitor for sweating or overheating, especially on humid days. Our Cooling Soft Interlock Mesh fly sheet uses cooling yarn that activates as your horse heats up.

Will my horse drink more if the water tastes better?
Often, yes. Chlorine, iron, and off-odors in barn water can discourage drinking. A Horse Hydrator filter attaches to any hose or faucet and filters up to 700 gallons — especially helpful for picky drinkers and when filling buckets away from the barn tap.