a dip in the pool (again) 56k shizzel dizzel

Falstaff · Jul 25, 2008, 08:43 PM

Zardon · Jul 25, 2008, 09:25 PM

nice action shot

swimtech · Jul 25, 2008, 09:59 PM

If you like horses, I'm going to have to get you a shot of the Budweiser Clydesdales at Busch Gardens Williamsburg when I go in a couple weeks...
Those animals are huge.

Is the pool especially for therapy for the horses - or some excercise regimen?

Falstaff · Jul 25, 2008, 10:08 PM

thanx Z
the pool is a particulerly good idea for all horses regardless of breeding because it really takes weight off so to speak and they enjoy it.

[hobo]eclipse · Jul 26, 2008, 06:19 AM

i bet he's lovin that man! was he a good horsey and came out of the water nice or did he wanna stay?

Falstaff · Jul 26, 2008, 10:01 AM

they dont necessarily like the water at first, its bloody cold,and the horse hooves never touch the bottom, they have to work very hard.

[hobo]eclipse · Jul 26, 2008, 10:56 AM

gotta cool em down good, it hot there?

Falstaff · Jul 26, 2008, 01:04 PM

Well, it stands to reason that with the humidity and occasional heat in the summertime and the body core temp of the horse increasing with exercise I suppose it gets warm, but warming and cooling muscles in trained animals is a science I think, at least the trainers would have you believe that..LOL. My slovakian friend has only been doing it for a year and he is very familiar with horse anatomy and physiology, etc. I believe he intends to bring his knowlege back with him to Slovakia because the Labor Party wants all foriegners to pay for the privilege of working in the UK, so who knows. I sure have learned alot..

cozumel · Jul 26, 2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Falstaff

Well, it stands to reason that with the humidity and occasional heat in the summertime and the body core temp of the horse increasing with exercise I suppose it gets warm, but warming and cooling muscles in trained animals is a science I think, at least the trainers would have you believe that..LOL. My slovakian friend has only been doing it for a year and he is very familiar with horse anatomy and physiology, etc. I believe he intends to bring his knowlege back with him to Slovakia because the Labor Party wants all foriegners to pay for the privilege of working in the UK, so who knows. I sure have learned alot..

Erm...it's LABOUR, not labor. Please take heed of your Monty Python thread or we may well have to re-colonise lol

But back on topic - I think that is a science. As so much as the physiology of a animal (or human) in sport is crucial for performance.

Falstaff · Jul 26, 2008, 04:04 PM

Well you know I know the human A&P quite well, as a provider I had to know a bit, but the horse dynamics are amazing, as strong as these animals are, certain kinds of stress can permanently damage them so trainers have to be keen on recognizing their problems. I have never really seen a sick horse, but watching the animal rescue shows on the television, you get a sense that if they are poorly fed and they dont exercise then that stresses them a bit, and shortens their lives quite a bit. Perhaps they are like humans that way I suppose, LOL

Jul 25, 2008, 08:43 PM	#1
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Jul 25, 2008, 09:59 PM	#3
swimtech HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,040 Rep Power: 124 System Specs	If you like horses, I'm going to have to get you a shot of the Budweiser Clydesdales at Busch Gardens Williamsburg when I go in a couple weeks... Those animals are huge. Is the pool especially for therapy for the horses - or some excercise regimen? __________________ It's not so much getting your way that matters or not - what matters is how you go about getting it.

Jul 25, 2008, 10:08 PM	Thread Starter #4
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	thanx Z the pool is a particulerly good idea for all horses regardless of breeding because it really takes weight off so to speak and they enjoy it. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jul 26, 2008, 10:01 AM	Thread Starter #6
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	they dont necessarily like the water at first, its bloody cold,and the horse hooves never touch the bottom, they have to work very hard. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

Jul 26, 2008, 01:04 PM	Thread Starter #8
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Well, it stands to reason that with the humidity and occasional heat in the summertime and the body core temp of the horse increasing with exercise I suppose it gets warm, but warming and cooling muscles in trained animals is a science I think, at least the trainers would have you believe that..LOL. My slovakian friend has only been doing it for a year and he is very familiar with horse anatomy and physiology, etc. I believe he intends to bring his knowlege back with him to Slovakia because the Labor Party wants all foriegners to pay for the privilege of working in the UK, so who knows. I sure have learned alot.. __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."

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Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	nice action shot

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[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	i bet he's lovin that man! was he a good horsey and came out of the water nice or did he wanna stay?

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[hobo]eclipse ...just bummin 'round Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,907 Rep Power: 112 System Specs	gotta cool em down good, it hot there?

Jul 26, 2008, 04:04 PM	Thread Starter #10
Falstaff Old Codger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: USAFA Posts: 19,048 Rep Power: 207	Well you know I know the human A&P quite well, as a provider I had to know a bit, but the horse dynamics are amazing, as strong as these animals are, certain kinds of stress can permanently damage them so trainers have to be keen on recognizing their problems. I have never really seen a sick horse, but watching the animal rescue shows on the television, you get a sense that if they are poorly fed and they dont exercise then that stresses them a bit, and shortens their lives quite a bit. Perhaps they are like humans that way I suppose, LOL __________________ "Inspiration is always a surprising visitor."