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Re: [RC] hot weather - heidiDoes anyone have any hints for humans on dealing with the heat? My horse deals with it waaaay better than I do (plus, I take care of her first!). I'm drinking water and Hydralyte (like Gatorade, but much less sugar) but I still get goofy. Thanks for any advice! Elysa Braunstein Two things that have made a big difference for me in coping with the heat are Cookies Cool Caps (frozen inserts that go into your helmet) and my Cool Neck Bandana. I resoak the latter at every vet check, and also put in a new Cool Cap insert. Sponge yourself as much as you sponge your horse. Leave every vet check with your shirt soaked. And hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! I start on the drive to the ride, drinking water. I drink an extra 20 oz bottle the night before the ride. I drink a 20 oz bottle in the morning before I leave. I carry two 20 oz bottles with me, and use hard candies to keep from getting a dry mouth. I don't put ANY lyte formulations in mine--they make me nauseous. But I also EAT--oatmeal for breakfast, and two large glasses of milk at each vet check, plus either sandwich or cheese or potato salad. And fruit. The first loop I usually don't get through my water, but on subsequent loops I do. I also try to leave the checks with COLD water in my bottles if at all possible--this helps regulate heat better than drinking water that is already body temperature. Heidi ============================================================ I don't think you have to join a gym or buy frilly outfits to get some fitness. A decent set of shoes and a 15 minute dismount here and there will help. ~ Jon K. Linderman, Ph.D., FACSM, Assistant Professor of Health and Sport Science, University of Dayton ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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