Re: RC: Re: Sponging from the water tank

[EquesB@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/19/00 10:13:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
fasterhorses@gilanet.com writes:

> Consider the action of using a scoop, & the water cascading off the horse 
>  >& back into the tank with all those same contaminants.
>  
>  Just to play the devil's advocate here,


LIf,  

We sponge or scoop down here in the SE,  whatever is appropriate for the 
training ride or endurance ride, and I have noticed that some "scoopers" will 
scoop and rinse the horse while the horse is drinking from the trough.  
Sounds very refreshing IF that is a private tank for that horse!  But, I'm 
sure you can imagine the water being poured over the top of the horse while 
it is drinking, going right back into the trough.  Kind of runs down the neck 
like a slide.  Seems like the general consensus here is that scoop or sponge, 
follow the ride rules and just some very basic courtesy and common sense 
towards other riders!  And be thankful there IS water avaliable! :-))




Jackie Baker
Florida 
AERC # 15265