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I do that, but on rides without a lot of water they dry out quickly and I'm back
to square one.  Any suggestions?
-Sharon L. in Maine

Quoting Truman Prevatt <tprevatt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>:

> Unlike Angie, I really like the natural sponges - at least for a
> "throwing sponge.". They hold a lot more water so you can use a smaller
> sponge and get the same water load as a bigger synthetic sponge. The
> trick with any sponge is if you throw them down on a puddle or in a
> creek bone dry - they will float. Before you start out preload them so
> they will be a little wet and then they will sink righ off.
>
> Truman
>
> Barnsourfarm@xxxxxxx wrote:
> > I am trying to figure out the best sponge to use and method to cool my
> > horse and lower the heartrate. Also, what kind of sweat scraper to
> > use. Any tips? Carla
> >
> >
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