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RE: [RC] [RC] competing in hot humid conditions - Ranelle Rubin

Marta,

E-lytes-I prefer DynaSpark myself..small doses all day with pre-loading for two to three days in advance depending on expected weather/distance/speed intended

Lots of water, but wipe it off (use the edge of your hand like a sweat scraper or use your scoop) and reapply-cool water is great

I have seen people use rubbing alcohol as a brace to help evaporative cooling

Good luck..you are in the right place and asking good questions..just listen to your horse..and train for the type of riding you will be doing..if you are planning to ride in heat and humidity, you better be willing to do it at home..!


Ranelle Rubin
R.Rubin Consulting

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From: "Marta Kozlowska" <martank@xxxxxxxxx>
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC]   competing in hot humid conditions
Date: Tue, 5 Jun 2007 12:45:37 -0400

we're still newbies at this but i'd like to enter an LD this summer.
it'll be in the north east region and i'm expecting the worst weather
wise - hot and humid.
so what are your suggestions for competing in such weather conditions?
what are some do's and don't do's?
can i put ice in the hold buckets to cool her off at mid point?
(otherwise that water will be luke warm if not boiling hot by the time
we get to it). what else can i do to make it easier on my mare?

thanks in advance!

marta

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