Alcohol and Liniments

["Salim Nice" <salim@endurancehorses.com>]

<You can't use liniments that contain alcohol. But you can
use alcohol. Huh?>

This is simple.  Many substances, especially organic substances, are soluble
in alcohol.  The liniments that contain alcohol have the best chance of
carrying a dissolved substance through the skin and into the bloodstream.
Aside from that, alcohol alone doesn't pose a threat.

However, when mixed with ice and water it will produce a much cooler
solution for icing tired legs at short vet checks.  And, when mixed with
juice or served straight over ice it works wonders on hot tired crews.

salim nice


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