ridecamp@endurance.net: [endurance] Cold Weather
[endurance] Cold Weather
Diane E. Nelson (nelsonde@ttown.apci.com)
Wed, 20 Dec 1995 16:18:25 -0500 (EST)
State Line Tack, and other outlets, sell "earmuffs" which can be attached
to the harness of your helmut with a leather strap (about $12). They are
wonderfully warm and stay well clear of the helmut itself. Another
suggestion is to buy one of those knit hunting caps with a face shield in
a large enough size to pull over the entire helmut.
Be sure to use a wool or Goretex rump rug on your horse at temps. below
20 deg. And be aware at those extreme temps. the concussive effect on
the legs will be dramatically increased! You'll have to warm up with
stretches before saddling up and be sure to do enough walking to get the
tight muscles limbered up before going to an active posting trot.
Post-ride is the riskiest part--you'll need to towel off any sweat and
perhaps blanket until your horse is completely dry. And keep out of
drafts.
Stay warm!!
Diane & Miss B, Mr. T & Kasey