water & hot horses..

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I would also like some input on how much to allow a hot horse to drink.
When Mystery got to one of the water spots at GC, he was very hot and
drank, and drank. I hate to stop any horse from drinking, but I did in
order to walk him a little and put some water over him to cool him off.
Usually, he won't drink until he cools a little, but he was really
thirsty this time. I think the electrolytes and the dry air helped to
contribute to this. So, he drank some more after I put water over him
and sponged him off.

Can these horses get belly aches from drinking too fast and too soon
when they are hot?

I know I can, but I'm not a horse (most of the time....)

Kimberly (&Mystery the Morab...."I'll drink when I want to and thats
it!")
Pt.Reyes, CA

ps: I'm on digest so copy me if replying to ridecamp..thanks!

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