Re: RC: re: RC: no sweat

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 5/25/00 10:44:31 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
SoulsSerenade@aol.com writes:

<< Perhaps the reason your horse doesn't appear to be sweating is because the 
 hot, dry weather causes the sweat to evaporate.  He is sweating....you just 
 can't really tell. 
 In a hot, dry climate, you should be careful to make sure your horse is well 
 hydrated. >>

There is also a condition called anhydrosis (sp?) that is very serious.  The 
horse doesn't sweat and, therefore, doesn't cool and it can potentially be 
fatal.  I read about it in Equus magazine a while back.  Heidi, (or any other 
vets) do you know anything more about it?

Sylvia