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Always interesting to hear how others live.  I can't even begin to imagine such a scenario, so it's good to know what "real life" is for you, Linda, and why this is of interest. 

 

Again, it illustrates yet another reason for not having horses stand on blacktop.  Makes me wonder if you might want to look into some of those thin woven mats to put down where you tack up.  We used to use them at dog shows for something clean and cool for the dogs to lie on, and they roll up easily, don't take much space, and can be hosed clean.

 

Heidi

> The only problem is:  Who cares?  We normally do not do
> endurance rides on blacktop.

Who cares? I don't care about participating in this study you propose, but I
do care about how hot pavement affects my horses feet. Why?

Many of us ride out of parking lots - paved parking lots - and we often tie
our horses to trailers as we tack and untack horses. I also know several
rids  with vet checks in paved lots. If the heat is bothering the horses
feet, tying to trailers may not be a good idea.

The temps have been in the upper 90's to 114 here in Northern California,
pets, dairy cattle and chickens are dying by the thousands, so considering
feet and heat is a good idea considering the weather. I always assumed it
was okay, but... Assumptions can get you into trouble.

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