Cooling Out Your Horse

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How Do I Properly Cool Out A Horse?

Cooling Out Your Horse

To properly cool out your horse. He should be walked (either ridden or by hand) for at least 10 to 20 minutes after exercise, depending upon the level of exertion that he has utilized.

During walking, put a cooler on your horse. (Please check out our Tips for inexpensive alternatives to pricey coolers).

After walking, put the horse in the cross ties, or stall tie, or stalled, which ever works best for your horse. Mix 1/10 parts HOT water to green cool, vetroline or absorbine type product. Mix in a spray bottle. Once mixed, spray his entire body with a mist. Be sure to completely cover his entire body, and soak the areas of deep muscles (hip, legs, shoulders, back, crest of neck). Put on a light stable cotton sheet. Put regular stable blanket(s) over top. Retire to bed or paddock w/a handful of cut up carrots or apple pieces! He will LOVE you for this time off for GREAT BEHAVIOUR!

   

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