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Here is SoCal, both horses get an all over hose wash after every ride 
in the hot months. Never had a problem. When it is 100, and your horse 
is miserable with sweat everywhere, they think that water is a welcome 
cool off. I untack, pick feet, wash under first and up and over 
everything after that.
Tiffany
On Jun 5, 2005, at 6:54 PM, Truman Prevatt wrote:

> 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.

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