Carolyn, I just read a post from a RCamper that said she was told not to feed hay during trailer, that is possible that it could have caused her horse to colic recently at a ride. I know that when I trailer to endurance rides I want the horse to arrive with good gut sounds, but maybe you should think about the hay thing. Also, Pro-Burst is supposed to diminish tying up while trailering long distances. My mare tied up traveling from the Portland area to Southern Oregon a year ago and the vet attributed it to the long trip. Good luck. DeAnn AERC #12874 ----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Burgess Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 5:35 PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [RC] Cross Country Move For An Elderly Horse Hi Ridecampers:
I need some advice someone off-topic, but if anyone will know, this group
will. I have a friend with an elderly, but still alive and kicking 30
something gelding. Her significant other has got himself a job in San
Diego, CA and will have to move this gelding from Boston, MA to San Diego.
She is very concerned that he will arrive dead, or die shortly after such a
long trip. He does have Cushing's, but a very mild cas and has almost no
symptoms since being treated.
He hates getting on the trailer, but trailers well once on. He will eat on
the trailer as well. Any suggestions about this kind of move on such an old
guy? Thanks,
Carolyn Burgess
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