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> Guest posted:
> Does anyone know why a horse that is in good physical condidtion will sweat
> about an hour after the ride is done?


Have I missed any answers to this question? I'm curious to know the answer
to this too. I've been told that the sweating is the result of core body
heat being released. I've heard it called "second sweats."

More importantly, how do you all manage it? In hot weather, do you sponge or
hose some more? In cool or cold and wet weather, how do you blanket (if at
all)? Layers of breathable blankets? Light sheet? How would you manage a
thin-skinned horse that is prone to chills?

Deanna (Ohio)
-- packing every horse blanket I have and then some for this weekend because
who knows what to expect!





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