Bath + Roll in dirt = good or bad for heat?

Moostang · 07-26-2006, 06:19 AM

Yesterday when I went out to visit the boys there were three of us out there and all we did was rinse down the horses since it was so HOT(112 degrees!). Of course the horses then go out and roll in the loose dirt changing Scout from grey/white to brown.

But I was wondering does the dirt keep the heat in or help cool them down? I know it helps with flys, but if it is going to make them hotter then its not worth it.

spyro1 · 07-26-2006, 06:28 AM

You have entirely too much *thinking* time on your hands girlfriend!!! LOL
Good question though. Kind of like dogs digging in the dirt to get cooler.

Fox Glove · 07-26-2006, 06:33 AM

I have always heard, read and been of the understanding..

That not only is it good for keeping way flies,
But a sun screen , which makes sense dust is
Filled with micca.. and it keeps them cooler..

Not sure how that works.. but its what I have always
heard..

Its been blasting hot here too..
Took Denny down to the lil creek
Where I board,, he loved that

I LOVE your avatar btw.
Paula

Shotgun93 · 07-26-2006, 06:39 AM

My understanding is that it does help with heat, plus flies and sun.
I ride three horses last night, hosed them all off and turned them out to "mow" the lawn around the barn. All three of them left the lush green grass to go roll in the pile of arena sand and compost before coming back to eat.
I figured that they knew something I didn't.

Moostang · 07-26-2006, 06:48 AM

Its just so hard to see a horse go from this

To something like this

And not want to run out.. choke him.. then rinse him off again...

I never know if he does it for spite.. because he is to clean.. because the "boys" make fun of him.. or maybe he just likes seeing his mommy whimper

Goonhorse · 07-26-2006, 06:50 AM

I figure if they aren't stomping and swishing so much (since the mud helps keep the flies off), that ought to keep them cooler, too.

Fox Glove · 07-26-2006, 06:55 AM

Im sorry Moo...

Im howling here..

I always tell Denny he needs a job..
He'd make a great truffle hunter!
Maybe they could car pool?

Paula

Blistering Winds · 07-26-2006, 06:55 AM

I vote keeps them cooler.....as the mud soaks up the water, and eventually falls off, leaving the "dust".

Ice keeps a horse warm in the winter, not sure if it DOES keep them cooler, but it helps with flies.....which in my eyes, are WORSE than the heat right now.

3WishesDun · 07-26-2006, 06:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moostang

Its just so hard to see a horse go from this

To something like this

And not want to run out.. choke him.. then rinse him off again...

I never know if he does it for spite.. because he is to clean.. because the "boys" make fun of him.. or maybe he just likes seeing his mommy whimper

LOL! What a dirty boy!!
My horses are always dirty in the summer heat. If I set up a sprinkler to cool them off....they play in it a bit....and then grind themselves into the dirt until they are thoroughly coated.

LazyDaisy · 07-26-2006, 07:10 AM

Besides what's already been mentioned it just makes mine happy

07-26-2006, 06:19 AM	#1
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,799 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Bath + Roll in dirt = good or bad for heat? Yesterday when I went out to visit the boys there were three of us out there and all we did was rinse down the horses since it was so HOT(112 degrees!). Of course the horses then go out and roll in the loose dirt changing Scout from grey/white to brown. But I was wondering does the dirt keep the heat in or help cool them down? I know it helps with flys, but if it is going to make them hotter then its not worth it. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

07-26-2006, 06:28 AM	#2
spyro1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Swamp..Home of The SEC Champs~Go Gators Posts: 6,881 Images: 62 Blog Entries: 21	You have entirely too much thinking time on your hands girlfriend!!! LOL Good question though. Kind of like dogs digging in the dirt to get cooler. __________________ I used to have a handle on life, but it broke off. Do unto others......

07-26-2006, 06:33 AM	#3
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,150 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 6	I have always heard, read and been of the understanding.. That not only is it good for keeping way flies, But a sun screen , which makes sense dust is Filled with micca.. and it keeps them cooler.. Not sure how that works.. but its what I have always heard.. Its been blasting hot here too.. Took Denny down to the lil creek Where I board,, he loved that I LOVE your avatar btw. Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

07-26-2006, 06:39 AM	#4
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,388 Images: 124	My understanding is that it does help with heat, plus flies and sun. I ride three horses last night, hosed them all off and turned them out to "mow" the lawn around the barn. All three of them left the lush green grass to go roll in the pile of arena sand and compost before coming back to eat. I figured that they knew something I didn't. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

07-26-2006, 06:48 AM	#5
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,799 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	Its just so hard to see a horse go from this To something like this And not want to run out.. choke him.. then rinse him off again... I never know if he does it for spite.. because he is to clean.. because the "boys" make fun of him.. or maybe he just likes seeing his mommy whimper __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

07-26-2006, 06:50 AM	#6
Goonhorse Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A Hawkeye (IA) in the land of Hoosiers (IN) Posts: 2,363 Images: 261 Blog Entries: 148	I figure if they aren't stomping and swishing so much (since the mud helps keep the flies off), that ought to keep them cooler, too. __________________ In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. -Psalm 62:7-8

07-26-2006, 06:55 AM	#7
Fox Glove Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Horse Country Posts: 5,150 Images: 33 Blog Entries: 6	Im sorry Moo... Im howling here.. I always tell Denny he needs a job.. He'd make a great truffle hunter! Maybe they could car pool? Paula __________________ Leges sine moribus vanae

07-26-2006, 06:55 AM	#8
Blistering Winds Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Augusta, Kansas Posts: 31,724 Images: 814 Blog Entries: 16	I vote keeps them cooler.....as the mud soaks up the water, and eventually falls off, leaving the "dust". Ice keeps a horse warm in the winter, not sure if it DOES keep them cooler, but it helps with flies.....which in my eyes, are WORSE than the heat right now. __________________ 20 lb club: New year Start: 175 Goal: 130 Current: 158 Total loss this year 17 lbs.

07-26-2006, 07:10 AM	#10
LazyDaisy Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Renton, Washington Posts: 264 Images: 18	Besides what's already been mentioned it just makes mine happy __________________ ~Shirley~ I never argue with an idiot; people watching may not be able to tell the difference.

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