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There were a lot of studies done leading up to the Olympics in Atlanta 
in '96 as to how best to cool horses in hot conditions. The conclusion 
was in hot weather - cold water, even over the big muscle groups - was 
indicated and would not lead to cramping.

I wouldn't use cold water in cool conditions, but you don't need to use 
cold water in cool conditions. In hot sticky conditions I would I have 
no problems pulling tack and pouring water over the entire horse. In 
really hot conditions I would have no trouble using ice on the neck 
after pouring water over the entire horse.

Of course like any "statistical based study," there can be individual 
variations and the key is to know your own horse and do what is best for 
him/her.

Truman

Zephyr Arabians wrote:

> --- Jody Rogers-Buttram <dragnin100@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>  
>
> > If the weather is
> > cool, be careful with the water.   
> >    
>
> Even if the weather is hot you want to be careful
> throwing cold water on the large muscles.  
>
> ~Nicole
>
>  


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"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm 
not sure about the former."  Albert Einstein





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