ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] Horse's drinking habits

Re: [endurance] Horse's drinking habits

Sue Cunningham (sue.cunningham@mcc.ac.uk)
Mon, 06 Nov 95 16:51:08 -0800

Maybe it has something to do with the weather? Here in the UK, I think
most horses won't drink before about 20 miles (not unless
it is somebody else water anyway!) Rides are more noted for being damp
and cool - though this summer came as a shock to everyone. Even then,
a lot of horses wouldn't drink until their usual 20 miles, but none of
the vets was worried about this.

Here in Manchester (famed for its constant drizzle) we are still waiting for
any substantial amount of rain to replenish water supplies that have
been low since May.

Sue
sue.cunningham@mcc.ac.uk