tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post9205153794167537695..comments2023-08-22T01:43:05.915-07:00Comments on The Roaming Rider: Summer Has Arrived in the SESarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-68451997274721804272015-06-16T10:36:00.418-07:002015-06-16T10:36:00.418-07:00I read that! Didn't get a chance to leave a co...I read that! Didn't get a chance to leave a comment yet, but yeah it seems this year isn't giving any time to build tolerance. It is supposed to continue really hot here for at least this week and I just hope it cools down again soon. Can't get much conditioning done safely in this weather. It was already 80 when I went to work at 7 am this morning. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-27692797036503652102015-06-16T09:42:28.005-07:002015-06-16T09:42:28.005-07:00It could barely feel worse. It was 102F yesterday,...It could barely feel worse. It was 102F yesterday, real temp. Ick. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-15374216902885591102015-06-16T09:32:36.486-07:002015-06-16T09:32:36.486-07:00I think the swing between cold and wet to hot and ...I think the swing between cold and wet to hot and wet is happening too quickly for a lot of horses to adapt to. I know Ashke struggled on Saturday to finish his ride, which I blame the humidity for.<br /><br />Glad you both are okay.Crickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00834640625999522559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-28919651687627587092015-06-16T03:27:13.240-07:002015-06-16T03:27:13.240-07:00Gem, I understand, I'd have wilted away in tha...Gem, I understand, I'd have wilted away in that heat!<br /><br />Good news for the both of you, WV in August will feel amazing in comparison!!!Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-23858215574061878002015-06-15T16:40:43.185-07:002015-06-15T16:40:43.185-07:00"There must be a good black market for locall..."There must be a good black market for locally milled, non name brand feed" -> this made me burst out laughing. It is indeed bizarre that someone is breaking in and stealing BO's grain. That's insane! When you mentioned it in the post I thought maybe it was another boarder stealing the grain, but breaking through fences and a deadbolt to get to the grain...wow! I don't blame the BO for locking it up. Is there a neighboring farm with skinny horses? <br /><br />Can BO let you have some of the grain to keep at home so you don't have to buy something different at the feed store? Maybe buy a bag from him for your own personal use? It would go a long way since you only feed it after rides. Or maybe he can tell you where he has it milled? Over here in Frederick MD a lot of horse farms use the Farmer's Co-Op because they have several quality grain formulas that are inexpensive thanks to being milled locally. Farms can have their own formulas made up by the Co-Op if they're buying in bulk; they get a fantastic deal this way. It sounds like maybe your BO does something of that sort. <br /><br />And re: trying splitting the amount of mash before and after - that's exactly what I do with Gracie because she does *not* need any extra calories! Haha But it helps me get extra water and elytes into her so it's a win-win. :)Nicole Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817619834026667737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-11873270213916245302015-06-15T12:45:53.203-07:002015-06-15T12:45:53.203-07:00There was a point to my feed rambling, I swear! I ...There was a point to my feed rambling, I swear! I just forgot to get to it :) Anyway...I generally like to "feed the effort" and feed her afterward with her vitamins mixed in and she does just like Gracie: she drinks all the extra fluid first then eats the grain. I think I may try the before as well and split the amount in half and see if that helps. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-21208130249670908262015-06-15T12:20:00.216-07:002015-06-15T12:20:00.216-07:00I will try the alcohol/water spray idea. Thanks! T...I will try the alcohol/water spray idea. Thanks! Typically, I either won't go out at all over 90 or go out before the sun comes up when the air is still cool from overnight. I just didn't plan very well this time. <br /><br />I also need to think about my feed. I don't mind the stuff at the barn. It is a locally milled mix and Gem does well on it. To be honest, I don't even know what all is in it, but I operate under the principle of "if its not broke, don't fix it". There must be a good black market for locally milled, non name brand feed though because the BO has lots loads of money of feed this spring/winter. Someone cut his fence at the arena then the deadbolt on the feed door, so no he locks it up. I don't mind at all and understand his reasoning, but he locks it at like 4 pm and unlocks it at 8 and I am always there before or after those times, so I can't get her grain. I guess it is time that I look into keeping some grain on hand at home in a Tupperware. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346020257901575574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-957257570347188011.post-685766328592413702015-06-15T08:39:52.995-07:002015-06-15T08:39:52.995-07:00We've been climbing up that way temp-wise here...We've been climbing up that way temp-wise here too. I've started giving sloppy mashes both pre- and post rides whenever possible, with added elytes in both mashes. Lily, who is always my concern when it's hot + humid (Gracie recovers quicker; I swear coat color is a factor with that) has been recovering much quicker since implementing this. In FL I used to carry a small spray bottle mixed 50/50 with water and rubbing alcohol: the alcohol accelerated the water's evaporation on her coat and helped keep Lily so much cooler when we had round-the-clock temps in the 90's with 80+% humidity. It might be something easy you can try for rides like this. Just make sure you spritz her with the mix from the ground a couple of times: some horses take offense to the alcohol smell or find the cool tingliness of the evaporating alcohol to be an unusual sensation. Lily got used to it really quick though, once she realized how much better she felt! Also works for the humans. :)Nicole Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817619834026667737noreply@blogger.com