2007-07-04 01:47:02 · 4 answers · asked by ɐıɹoʇɔıʌ 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
Water that's TOO cold can have a negative impact on a horse's digestive system and digestion/absorbtion process. Water in the range of 40-50 F is safer. Think cool, not cold. Quite often, cold water will discourage a horse from drinking enough, risking dehydration.
After strenuous activity it's best to allow a horse to drink a just a little, walk him to cool him down, than once he's cooled down he can drink to his own satisfaction. Easier maybe to compare it to: you've been hiking and are sweating, hot and thirsty. You take a couple sips to wet your mouth and refresh you just enough to take the edge off. Then you take some time to just allow your body to cool down - then you can drink the rest of the glass.
Hope that helps.
2007-07-04 02:35:02 · answer #1 · answered by K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Horses have really long intestinal tracts, as they are large herbivores. After they've done lots of exercise, it's possible that their intestines got a little tangled. They should be walked after such intense exercise so that their bodies can cool down and return to homeostasis, including the organization of the intestines. Not sure about the cold water part. Maybe water passes through the intestines and prevents them from returning to the correct configuration.
2007-07-04 14:14:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sci Fi Insomniac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the past, this was thought to be true. But, like a lot of myths, it was never actually tested. Nowadays, it is not considered unsafe to allow a horse to drink its fill even when hot and sweating.
2007-07-04 15:22:39 · answer #3 · answered by Joan H 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think true
2007-07-04 08:54:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋