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RE: [RC] [RC] The Hottie - Laurie Durgin

Body clip if they are furry.At least chest and neck , mine only get real sweaty in spring, when he still has his coat or with his blanket clip.


From: Ridecamp Guest <guest-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [RC]   The Hottie
Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 18:39:51 GMT

Please Reply to: Mary Kornwolf mkornwolf@xxxxxxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Here in SE Virginia, we're having our first week of 80+ temps, and I'm taking advantage of the heat & humidity to condition for upcoming rides. What amazed me is how "whupped" my very fit horse got in just 15 minutes of riding yesterday. It took almost 2 hours to make it through a 10 mile loop we'd normally zip through in about 45 minutes. A deep stream crossing mid loop helped him cool out, but respiration & heart rate were elevated after even a short canter. What a wake-up call that was! Other than slowing WAAAAY down and using lots of water, do any of you have any comments/suggestions on conditioning for hot, humid rides?

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