How Kenneth Fomby Keeps His Horses Cool on Hot August Nights
Ranch-Tested Summer Recovery for Real Horsemen
1. Night Sweats Are Real — Even for Horses
Texas August doesn’t believe in "cooling off." Even after sunset, barn temps can hang in the 80s and 90s. That heat can mess with recovery, hydration, and sleep — for horses *and* riders.
2. Kenneth’s Cooling Routine Starts After the Ride
After evening workouts or pasture turnout, Kenneth goes straight into cool-down mode:
- Rinse off sweat with cool (not cold!) water.
- Scrape off excess water to help evaporation.
- Apply Draw It Out® 128oz Concentrate Liniment to legs, backs, and hocks.
It’s veterinarian-approved, chemical-free, and pain-free — and unlike other liniments, it doesn’t sting or heat up the skin. It’s just relief. Period.
3. Why Kenneth Recommends Draw It Out®
This is the real-deal ranch endorsement: Kenneth keeps the big 128oz bottle in the tack room *and* trailer.
“I don’t use anything on my horses I wouldn’t use on myself. And I use Draw It Out®.” — Kenneth Fomby
It helps reduce inflammation, flush out heat, and support overnight recovery — *exactly what horses need in 100°+ temps.*
4. Stall Setup Hacks That Help
- Keep stalls well-ventilated (open those top doors!)
- Use KD120 Deluxe Water Buckets — large, chemical-free, no weird plastic taste
- Hang a KD134 Bucket Hanger for fly-free, no-tip access
5. Hydration Is Everything
Salt, electrolytes, fresh water at all times. Kenneth drops a splash of apple cider vinegar or soaked hay cubes if a horse isn’t drinking enough. Whatever works to keep those fluids flowing — *you do it.*
“You don’t wait for dehydration. You stay ahead of it.” — Kenneth Fomby