Re: Heat & Humitity

[CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-23 07:11:09 EDT, carlmey@citrus.infi.net writes:

<< WHY IN THE WORLD CAN'T YOU SPONGE AT CAMP????? THAT'S INSANE...I WOULD
 NOT GO TO THAT RIDE ! >>

I'm afraid that was my response, too.  As a ride manager, I figure it is my
duty to provide sufficient water for both cooling and drinking so the horses
can stay healthy.  As a rider, if I were riding in such circumstances, I would
look after the health of my horse first and foremost, and THAT WOULD INCLUDE
GETTING WATER ON HIM!  As a  ride vet, I would be doing everything in my power
to get management to do their duty by the horses!!

Heidi Smith, DVM--Sagehill Arabians (Oregon)