Re: RE: strange foods/beet pulp

["Susan Garlinghouse" <suendavid@worldnet.att.net>]

> Also, I would like to try beet pulp for my 26 yr old stallion.  What is
the
> recommended way to start using it?  He is not ridden and is approximately
> 830 lbs.
> (thanks for your ideas in advance)

Dump a pound or two in bucket.  Add water.  Stand back.  :-)

There's some stuff on beet pulp at http://www.shady-acres.com/susan/.
Basically, just introduce it as you would a new hay.  For an older horse, I
would definitely soak it, as their teeth aren't what they used to be.

Good luck!

Susan G