Nupe2
Well-Known Member
This evening I saw an Amish family of 4 riding in a buggy and the horse seemed to be in distress. The horse was small but seemingly well built and was sweating profusely. I realize that it was a hot day but I just wondered if that was normal. I've lived here about 15 years and I have never seen a horse, for lack of a better term, "sweating like a horse." Probably nothing but I've heard that some of the Amish don't treat their horses very well. Probably no different than other horse owners but that's what I've heard. I guess my question is is there a way to tell if a horse is in distress (from the heat and/or exhaustion) and what should be done, especially in a case such as the one I saw this evening?