Re: RC: Re: probiotics

[Rides 2 Far <rides2far@juno.com>]

> IMO, you can overdo them---too much at one time causes alot of > sudden
fermentation, which can lead to excess gas production and > cramping. 
Pretty uncomfortable for the horse.  I wouldn't >exceed > the recommended
dosage on any one day,

I'll second that!  The first ride where I used them it was a 100, I gave
them with my electrolytes at about every check (duh!) Was running 3rd at
80 miles, had a ton of horse left, straight A's, vetted through, went to
the trailer and he started a crampy colic.  Vet said not to treat him,
just walk.  I pulled, it passed in an hour or so and he ran in circles on
his picket line every time a horse went by. >cry< >sob< >kick dirt<
>sulk!<  Now I just give them about once during a 50 if he has less than
an A on gut.

Angie
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