With today the hottest day so far this summer, we made a few modifications to our program which we felt were in the best interest of campers, staff and horses. Our area had heat and livestock warnings, with heat index estimates over 100 degrees. We had our usual skill classes in the morning, so every camper got to ride her adopted horse in their usual lesson groups. Everyone was encouraged to drink lots of extra water, and we opened up Trading Post during Horse Fun so everyone could get some Gatorade or Propel water. We also mixed powdered Gatorade in the water coolers to help with rehydration.
By lunchtime, it was clear it would be unsafe to continue riding activities in the afternoon. We turned the horses out to their pastures and loaded up the bus for the Mazo pool. It was a much needed cool down and we returned to camp feeling refreshed. We had hoped to resume activities after dinner, but the heat advisory extended through 9 PM and we anticipated temperatures staying warm throughout the evening. (As of right now, 8:55 PM) the thermometer is reading 86 degrees. We chose to instead stay cool and rehydrate by watching The Horse in the Grey Flannel Suit in the lodge. We also enjoyed some root beer floats.
Tomorrow is forecast to also be quite warm - we'll be keeping an eye on the weather.
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