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good point--mine tend to get As throughout in hydration and everything, 
the gelding will also sometimes go through the motions of rolling 
(pawing, down on his knees even) and then change his mind, getting up 
and shaking as if he'd done the full routine.  Makes us laugh.  We go 
looking on the day before the ride to find the best spots.

I'm not racing with my guys, just going for completion, so Your Mileage 
May Vary.  They are both great drinkers, particularly on the 2nd half, 
which may be different from others' experience.

Lynne


On Wednesday, June 18, 2003, at 11:51 PM, Sullivan wrote:

> Hi Lynne,
>
> I interesting, and but I have one question for all on the list...I have
> observed several horses, including my own....
> vet in after a ride, with great scores, be allowed to roll immediately
> thereafter and cramp up.  Has this happened to
> anyone else?  Horse acts crampy, gets sweaty patches in the flank area,
> muscles tighten...but can be walked out of it.
> Nothing like an early-ride tie up.  I now to not allow a horse to drop 
> and
> roll after a ride until it is thoroughly cooled down and somewhat 
> hydrated.
> Karen
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Lynne Glazer" <anyone@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2003 11:36 PM
> Subject: Re: [RC] Alternative Ride/Race After-care
>
>
> > Nobody's mentioned my horses' favorite.  After untacking, if there is 
> > a
> > decent or prospective rolling spot in camp, we head there.  Then down
> > time for a half hr with a sloppy lyte mash.  Then a bit of cleanup and
> > vet for completion.  Then look for that rolling spot again (or a 
> > better
> > one) and a 2 hr nap before I touch 'em.


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