[RC] Protecting Horses! (Malibu Ride) - KathyZ1
Angie wrote:
The temperatures is a great idea. I disagree on penalizing panters.
Silly when they're doing a better job of cooling themselves than the
non-panters
Yes, Angie, I think taking the temps was a really good idea, too. At the pre-ride meeting the vet suggested that riders should invest in their own digital thermometers for $5 to check their own horses as well. He recalled the mare at Norco last year and explained how such a situation could be so easily avoided....
In view of the weather we were facing, we found that
some horses had sustained temperatures in excess of 103. I think I remember hearing that one was over 105.
They'd cool while being hosed/sponged and sometimes their temps would creep back up once the hosing stopped.
We neophytes were told (by the vets) that inversion was dangerous. Is this true? Honest question here. (I'm starting to get private emails about my postings --surprise-surprise-- >vbg<). So I want everyone to know that my questions are simple, honest ones, sans rancour.
The 'panters' seemed to have higher heart rates as a general rule. Usually over 20. I don't remember seeing any panters pulsing in at 15 or below. This only among the horses that I personally saw and dealt with, of course.
Can panting be normal then??
Kathy Z
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