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That's really interesting that I'm seeing all these replies...as I 
mentioned, it was common procedure after races/exercising...I must have 
used it on literally hundreds of horses. Never saw the reaction you 
guys are talking about. Could it be the endurance horses might have had 
some cuts or open skin somewhere? Then it would sting like crazy.

And it IS important to put it in warm water. We would also use a 
Aborbine/alcohol blend as a leg brace before applies standing bandages. 
Sometimes, with thin skinned horses, we would see a mild "scurffing" 
after afew days, but never anything else.

Katrina

On May 4, 2005, at 8:06 AM, Ridecamp Guest wrote:

> Please Reply to: Skyla temposmom@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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> About 20 years ago I did that after the finish of a ride. All I
> can say is thank goodness it was after our completion! Even
> though I only added a tiny bit to the water, my horse almost
> turned himself inside out. It was an extremely hot day, yet he
> started shivering and running around, pawing and going nuts in
> general. Of course I did my best to rinse him off with straight
> water, but it took forever for him to get comfortable again, not
> to mention what a fool "I" felt. I have never even considered
> trying that since. Witch Hazel is gentle and helps clean them
> up. I don't think it would have the chilling effect, or "sting"
> any ouchies. I am just sticking with good ol water.
>
> Skyla
>
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