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That's the third option - one I'd use - get off his back and walk with him
a ways and get back on and ride in. It is amazing how quickly they can get
their second wind when you get, loosen the girth and walk for a couple miles.

Truman

>      So, I'd jump off of him, slack cinch, pour one of my water bottles into
> my collapsible bucket, he'd drink it all down and I'd walk smartly dismounted
> for a half a mile or so, his attitude would pick up, I'd tighten cinch, remount
> and trot on in.
>      ...and as we trotted, he would oxygenate his blood, his ears would perk
> up and we would find the end of the day.
>  ---Frank