Re: [RC] Temperature Variance in Working Horses - firedancefarms
In the CT region, we used to take temps
regularly as part of the vetting. I don't know why they don't
anymore. If the horse was 103, that was marginal, if it was 104, it wasn't
going out. I remember one horse was 107 and the vet was very
worried. I think it would be a good idea on these hot humid
rides.
Unicorn Hunt was HOT. I do not
know what the heat index was ..the temp was 95 and it was very humid. HI
up here in OK have been 107-117 for several weeks. We do not ride when the
HI is higher than the horse's reasonable body
temp...103.
I believe UHunt was about max for
safety. We all kept our horses wet the entire time, and many had CRIs
jump. A lot of riders stayed in the vet check longer
than their time, and everyone took very very good care of their
horses! No horse was treated. The ride was in the shade of the
forest. I think the worst thing for our horses at this ride was there was
no breeze!
