07/17/2026
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is the Environmental Protection Agency’s rating of air quality.
The AQI ranges from 0-500.
A higher number means that there is more pollution in the air and that your horse is at a higher risk of negative health effects.
Provide fresh water at all times.
Water keeps your horse’s airways moist and allows inhaled pollutants to pass.
Soak hay when needed as this reduces your horse’s exposure to dust and other particles.
Give your horse appropriate time to recover if they have been exposed to wildfire smoke. It can take over 2 weeks for a horse to recover from severely agitated airways.
Contact your veterinarian if you notice any signs of respiratory distress.