alice
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At 05:51 PM 11/1/96 +0000, you wrote:
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> Alice,
> From past experience of Spring CTR rides, with a native pony who
>carries a thick coat, I use a wool blanket after I've washed him down,
>the wool will wick the wet away from him, and ends up on top of the Rug,
>I have seen over here in the UK in the last few years, ads for New
>Zealand (outdoor) Rugs of varying thickness that also have these
>properties, so in theory when you get back from your training rides you
>can throw this rug on and turn your horse out straight away.
>
> I have used a "Rambo" New Zealand for two years now, and not had
>any problems with a hot horse catching a chill, these rugs come in four
>different weights, light weight with net lining suitable for
>spring/autumn temps (or an unclipped horse that you want to keep clean,
>so that you can ride when time is a deciding factor ( I use this and
>have an under quilt that I can put underneath for really cold weather.
>One with a wool lining, two with a quilt lining of different weights.
>
>Do you have rugs like this in the USA, I would think it very unlikely
>that you don't.
>
>Regards
>Jan
>
>
>
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>Subject: Re: cooling out the long haired horse in winter question
>Author: Alice Steinke <alicest@hcc-uky.campus.mci.net> at email
>Date: 01/11/96 07:37
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>Wouldn't a polarfleece blanket or sheet do well for this? Polarfleece will
>keep the heat in, won't smash the coat and will let the moisture out. I've
>made one, but it' not finished yet. I hope that it will work like I think it
>will.
>
>alice
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>At 04:09 PM 10/31/96 -0800, you wrote:
>>Hello all, I have another question for you...
>>
>>I won't clip Mystery during the winter as he lives outside. I intend
>>to ride him all winter...it never gets too cold here in Northern
>>California, but I do expect he will sweat and I will need to cool him
>>down without him getting a chill. I know long hair will take time to
>>dry. Realistically, I foresee the end of the day, the sun going down,
>>temperatures dropping, trailering him back to the ranch and having to
>>get his coat dry and him warm by the time I turn him loose or put him
>>in that trailer to take him home.
>>
>>Would some type of light blanket be in order for this cooling process?
>>I understand a thick insulated blanket will keep the moisture in and
>>not allow it to escape. I also "heard" some blankets may actually
>>flatten the coat and not allow pockets of warm air to accumulate.
>>
>>So on a sweaty wet horse where the temp is dropping and I want to get
>>him dry and warm but am outside....what should I do?
>>
>>Thank you all!
>>Kimberly (&Mystery...."if I didn't have to work, I wouldn't get
>>sweaty!")
>>
>>
>>
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Alice and Shawn Steinke and Willie (for BP)in
Kentucky (Also Lacie, the honorary dachs, Sandy
the cocker and Turbo{get the Kittie}
Kittie, Willie's personal secretary)
Stand aside you other candidates.
GET A NEW LEASH ON LIFE--WIN WITH ROMMEL AND WILLIE
Chester and Hannah, the wonderful warmbloods
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