Post Tie-Up Help needed

["Sue Riegel" <riegels@cdsnet.net>]

My mare suffered a minor tying up episode 2 hours after completing a 25 mile ride

at a relatively slow speed.  She was treated by the ride vet (banamine, a calcium-

potassium drench, and three hours later, a selenium/E injection).

 

Upon return home, I had blood pulled Monday morning.  All indications are that there

was no organ or muscle damage, and my vet recommended that my mare be started

back into her conditioning program in 4-5 days.

 

She gets no grain, only good grass hay, Horse Guard supplement, and 4 quarts of

beet pulp daily. She was e-lyted beginning the Tuesday prior to hauling to the ride,

using a local Grange product.  After the tying up, she has been started on a liquid

selenium/E supplement as well.

 

I'm looking for any guidance on how to approach her re-conditioning.  She is moving

nicely (gaited horse), great attitude, and eating/drinking well.  But, I don't want to

do too much too soon.  Any input will be most appreciated.

 

 

Sue Riegel, So. Oregon
Distance Peruvians and Rescue Keeshonden
http://sites.netscape.net/zureeg/viajerosranch