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[RC] The Hottie - Ridecamp GuestPlease Reply to: Mary Kornwolf mkornwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== Here in SE Virginia, we're having our first week of 80+ temps, and I'm taking advantage of the heat & humidity to condition for upcoming rides. What amazed me is how "whupped" my very fit horse got in just 15 minutes of riding yesterday. It took almost 2 hours to make it through a 10 mile loop we'd normally zip through in about 45 minutes. A deep stream crossing mid loop helped him cool out, but respiration & heart rate were elevated after even a short canter. What a wake-up call that was! Other than slowing WAAAAY down and using lots of water, do any of you have any comments/suggestions on conditioning for hot, humid rides? ===========================================================The two best drugs to have in your kit are Tincture of Time and a Dose of Common Sense. These two will carry you through 99.999% of the problems associated with horses and endurance competition. ~ Robert Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ===========================================================
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