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Re: [RC] Ouch (Tight Rear Muscles) - Truman PrevattThere were a lot of studies done leading up to the Olympics in Atlanta in '96 as to how best to cool horses in hot conditions. The conclusion was in hot weather - cold water, even over the big muscle groups - was indicated and would not lead to cramping.I wouldn't use cold water in cool conditions, but you don't need to use cold water in cool conditions. In hot sticky conditions I would I have no problems pulling tack and pouring water over the entire horse. In really hot conditions I would have no trouble using ice on the neck after pouring water over the entire horse. Of course like any "statistical based study," there can be individual variations and the key is to know your own horse and do what is best for him/her. Truman Zephyr Arabians wrote: --- Jody Rogers-Buttram <dragnin100@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: -- "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." Albert Einstein =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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