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[RC] P/R - rides2farOn this 'thread' plain alcohol added to sponging water* can assist in evaporative effect of water, aid in cooling. ( though is very drying to coat and skin. and of course, make horse doesn't drink it!! Personally perfer ICE.) Stephanie Anybody remember the book "Best of Blazer"? Loaned mine years ago and didn't get it back but I remember in the super crewing section it mentioned putting alcohol/water mixture in a 3.5 gal. pump sprayer to cool the horse, but pointed out that if the horse had any little scratches on its body the stinging would be counter productive and send the pulse up rather than down. Considering that everything that goes on the horse or in the horse (like electrolytes) tends to end up on me and in my eyes I've avoided it. Angie "Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming --WOW-- what a ride !! " ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the Internet in years - Juno SpeedBand! Surf the Web up to FIVE TIMES FASTER! Only $14.95/ month - visit www.juno.com to sign up today! ============================================================ There must be a full understanding between the horse and rider for entry into the top competition brackets. There must be a confidence established that the desired position is attainable. There must be a caring for the horse, on the part of the owner, so as to not exceed the physical limits in the heat of competition. There must be a well planned training program that will result in the necessary equine attributes. ~ Bob Morris ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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