Re: Re: probiotics

["Sandy Bolinger" <bolinger@bigsky.net>]

Gosh--I can't imagine putting all that time into training your carrots and
then turn around and FEED them to a horse!!!!

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From: <OasisArab@aol.com>
To: <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com>
Cc: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2000 3:49 PM
Subject: RC: Re: probiotics


> Truman
> How difficult is it to train a carrot
> any tougher that training an Arab hehehe
> Bill
>
> In a message dated Thu, 22 Jun 2000  3:42:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
"Truman Prevatt, Ph.D." <truman.prevatt@netsrq.com> writes:
>
> <<
> Yep I have mine premixed with trained carrots in a syringe. If there is a
> reason to give them then I give them. If not I don't. I usually give them
at
> say 25 or 30 miles in a 50 or if he is not eating everything in sight.  I
he
> is eating, then they stay in the box.
>
> Truman
>
> Rides 2 Far wrote:
>
> > > 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
>
> --
> Truman Prevatt
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