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[RC] pulse recovery/rump rugs - Dot WigginsI have quite few miles with heavy muscled horses, two QHs, one QH/Arab, a chunky little Arab, and a leaner Arab. Lots of vet checks/LD finish recoveries have taught me that use of a butt rug speeds pulse down. If I drop the rug at least a quarter mile from the check, come to a good brisk walk or slow jog, by the time I can get off, get the bridle off, and get a PR check the horses are almost always down. If there is a line, or get a drink first, they are usually well under 60. (I rarely sponge) If I forget to drop the rug it may take another minute or so to get criteria. Works on all my horses, but most benefits the ones with more hind quarter muscles. Doesn't matter if it's chilly or hot, not dropping the rug will take longer to recover. Usually leave it down till almost ready to leave the check. Dot Wiggins =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= 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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