It’s Florida. It’s 95° in the shade. Your horse is working, but not sweating.
That’s not just inconvenient—it’s dangerous.

If you’re in the Southeast and your horse is suddenly:

• Overheating

• Breathing hard after light work

• Dry after turnout or training

• Lethargic and unmotivated

There’s a good chance you’re dealing with anhydrosis—a condition where horses lose the ability to sweat.

Let’s break down what it is, why it happens, and how chiropractic care + targeted supplementation can make a massive difference.

☠️ What Is Anhydrosis in Horses?

Anhydrosis is the inability (or reduced ability) to sweat, and it’s shockingly common in hot, humid regions like Florida. Since horses rely heavily on sweating to cool their bodies, a non-sweating horse can:

• Overheat rapidly

• Become exercise-intolerant

• Collapse from heat stress or stroke

This is not a condition to “wait and see” on.

❓What Causes Anhydrosis?

While research is still ongoing, contributing factors include:

• Chronic stress or overtraining

• Nervous system dysfunction (autonomic imbalance)

• Poor circulation to sweat glands

• Nutritional deficiencies (especially in minerals, B-vitamins, and antioxidants)

And here’s where things get interesting…

💥 How Chiropractic Care Can Help Anhydrosis

Chiropractic adjustments target the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary functions like sweating, heart rate, digestion, and temperature regulation.

By restoring proper motion to the spine—especially in the cervical and thoracic regions—we help:

• Improve nerve signaling to sweat glands

• Enhance circulation

• Reduce systemic inflammation

• Optimize thermoregulation

We’ve had clients say their horses started sweating again within 24–72 hours of a proper adjustment.

Is it a magic fix every time? No. But when combined with the right internal support, it often flips the switch the body needs.

🧪 Supplements That Support Sweating and Heat Tolerance

Not all electrolyte powders are created equal.
We work with Herbsmith and Standard Process to offer veterinary-grade supplements that address the root cause, not just the symptom.

🔹 From Standard Process:

• Equine Adrenal Support – Helps regulate stress hormones that may interfere with the sweating mechanism

• Equine Immune Support – Supports detoxification and immune resilience during heat stress

• Min-Tran® (for stress + mineral balance) – Gentle support for the nervous system, can be helpful for regulating autonomic function

🔸 From Herbsmith:

• Herbsmith Rx Forsythia Summer Heat – Herbsmith Rx Forsthyia Summer Heat is a classic formula to assist in the management of Anhidrosis.

When combined with chiropractic, these formulas often help horses regain sweat function and improve recovery time in the summer heat.

🐴 Real-Life Case: “Scout” the Barrel Horse

Scout was a 10-year-old barrel horse from Ocala who suddenly stopped sweating during summer training. He became sluggish, dry-coated, and even spiked a mild fever after light work.

His owner had tried electrolyte paste, beer, and every internet remedy in the book.

We stepped in with:

• Two targeted chiropractic adjustments focusing on the cervical spine

• Equine Adrenal Support and Herbsmith Forsythia Summer Heat

• Cold laser over the parotid gland and cervical ganglia to stimulate sweat pathways

By week two?

 Scout was sweating normally after just a short warm-up—something he hadn’t done in months.

📍If You’re in Florida, You Need to Be Proactive

Anhydrosis can sneak up quickly and spiral out of control. But it’s not a dead-end diagnosis.

With the right tools—chiropractic, nutrition, targeted supplements, and mobile care that meets you where you are—your horse can stay cool, safe, and ride-ready all summer long.

🌡 Let’s Keep Your Horse Sweating—and Performing—This Summer

We offer:

• Mobile chiropractic care throughout Central and Northeast Florida

• PEMF and Cold Laser therapy for nervous system support

• Custom supplement protocols using Standard Process and Herbsmith

👉 Book a visit or supplement consult today—and let’s make sure your horse stays cool, healthy, and sweating all season long.