Re: RC: Norco Ride Heat Stroke

[SandyDSA@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/3/01 5:59:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
rides2far@juno.com writes:


> how hot does your horse feel to the touch?  Stand in the shade
> at a creek, sponge your horse, then lay your hand on his skin...is there
> a lot of heat coming from deep down inside?  You cannot allow that core
> temperature to get that high. 


Problematic, as you can't 'feel' core body temperature. By the time you feel 
something that is a red flag, the person - or horse - is already in trouble. 
I know - I went through the very same thing this mare did years ago whilst 
acquiring my degree in Exercise Physiology - deep body core heat stroke - boy 
was that nasty. ANYTIME you or your horse is working THAT hard and not 
sweating - it is trouble. 
s