January 2007

Give Your Horse A Hott Wash

Coleman will give you warm water quickly, but it’s better suited for tack and making mashes.

In the warmer months, we pay little attention to whether there’s hot water available or not. Most horses appreciate a cool-water bath after a sweaty work, and the sun will do the job of warming water enough for cleaning tack and brushes. But when the temperatures fall or hot water is a veterinary necessity, barns without a water heater can become a royal pain. And it can be frustrating if you’re stabled at a show where there’s no tap with hot water. …