First off, if you are going to be riding a
lot, a modified trace clip makes a huge difference in your horses comfort and
cooling out time. Horses with their "tums and necks" clipped can still live
outside happily in our climate (ave. January temps. 32/16, record Jan temps
75/-15) without blanketing. They don't get as sweaty and dry out much
faster. After a ride we put them in the barn with a cooler on and something to
eat and come back a few hours later when they are dry and turn them out.
Libby
-----Original Message----- From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
Susith@xxxxxxx Sent: Monday, January 03, 2005 12:00
PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] cold weather
cooling out
I'm gathering some information for an article on cooling out horses after
a vigorous winter ride and wanted to find out what others do with their
horses. I would appreciate it if only those who have a lot of experience
would reply.
