One year, while riding Tevis, my horse's energy was "dragging" upon approach of the Swinging
Bridge. I rode down to the river, pulled the saddle, and Cinnamon went
into the river, lay down and rolled in the water. It was so funny to
see... I then re-saddled him, mounted up, and we climbed out of the canyon
with renewed enthusiasm.
Sponging whether hot or hot and humid has always
given my horse a great pick me up. At a vet check, picking up a bucket
lid and fanning helps to cool too. The best part of sponging is the
water fights. And it is fun to try to hit a puddle with the sponge while
at an extended trot. I figure this, one does what works for one's
horse. Period. Jeanie
