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RE: [RC] Itchiness due to sweat accumulation - Ranelle RubinWhen I am at home I use the knubby rubber garden gloves to rub their faces..at a ride, I use my riding gloves.. Ranelle Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. -Mahatma Gandhi -----Original Message----- From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ridecamp Guest Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 3:44 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Itchiness due to sweat accumulation Please Reply to: Jenny Powers jmpowers@xxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ========================================== In response to Dixie's posting on her horse's itchy head due to sweating: there was an article several months ago in EQUUS or Endurance News referencing this problem. The article stated that sweating releases histamines that cause itching. Some horses have nearly intolerable itchiness because of this and should be relieved as quickly as possible at vet checks, post work outs, etc. The horse should not rub on people as that can be dangerous but the rider should rub the horse's face with a rough towel, jelly scrubber, wet cloth or brush to provide relief. Horses should not be punished for trying to relieve the itching sensation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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