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I think it might have to do with the amount of exercise. It probably doesnm't hurt a horse who has been running for 2 minutes. But ours have been going for hours and hours.

 

chris

Katrina O'Neal <recklessheartranch@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> That's really interesting that I'm seeing all these replies...as I 
> mentioned, it was common procedure after races/exercising...I must have 
> used it on literally hundreds of horses. Never saw the reaction you 
> guys are talking about. Could it be the endurance horses might have had 
> some cuts or open skin somewhere? Then it would sting like crazy.
>
> And it IS important to put it in warm water. We would also use a 
> Aborbine/alcohol blend as a leg brace before applies standing bandages. 
> Sometimes, with thin skinned horses, we would see a mild "scurffing" 
> after afew days, but never anything else.
>
> Katrina
>
> On May 4, 2005, at 8:06 AM, Ridecamp Guest wrote:
>
> > Please Reply to: Skyla temposmom@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > ==========================================
> >
> > About 20 years ago I did that after the finish of
>  a ride. All I
> > can say is thank goodness it was after our completion! Even
> > though I only added a tiny bit to the water, my horse almost
> > turned himself inside out. It was an extremely hot day, yet he
> > started shivering and running around, pawing and going nuts in
> > general. Of course I did my best to rinse him off with straight
> > water, but it took forever for him to get comfortable again, not
> > to mention what a fool "I" felt. I have never even considered
> > trying that since. Witch Hazel is gentle and helps clean them
> > up. I don't think it would have the chilling effect, or "sting"
> > any ouchies. I am just sticking with good ol water.
> >
> > Skyla
> >
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