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We are fortunate enough to have hot and cold water at the outside of our 
deck, near the end of the garage.  At this point, we have 1) a homemade 
outdoor shower, 2) water to wash any kind of vehicle or large containers, 
and 3) a hose with adjustable nozzle for washing the horses after a ride. 
We always use tepid water.....not cold enough to shock a hot horse.  The 
tepid water does a great job of cooling the horses and cleaning off the 
sweat and mud.  The horses soon learn to love it.  AND, no bathtub ring!

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Weary DC" <bweary@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2005 9:31 AM
Subject: Re: [RC] Absorbine body wash


> Regarding a full body wash after a ride, remember that if the solution is 
> too cold either because of actual temperature, or the effects of 
> evaporative cooling, the majority of the surface blood vessels will 
> constrict, actually trapping core heat , and the cooling process may 
> actually be hindered rather than helped. In addition, the sympathetic 
> nervous system my become stimulated, causing an increase in heart rate and 
> further vasoconstriction.
>   To test this, jump in a cold swimming pool and see what happens to your 
> heart rate and fingers and toes.  Probably better to use warmer water if 
> you're rinsing the entire body, or cooler water to the major vessels (neck 
> and legs) until the horse is fully recovered. Then, a few hours later he 
> might enjoy a full bath. I know my horse does. You should see the ring he 
> leaves on the bathtub, though.
>    Bruce Weary
>
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