Re: [RC] Beet Pulp - Jennifer Judkins
Sugar beets as I understand it are treated (as most modern day crops) with extensive herbicides, pre harvest and are washed with chemical solvents post harvest. These 'chemicals' are stored in the pulp, which is what you are feeding your horse. Its main use in the endurance arena is to 1. provide bulk, which in turn maintains gut motility and 2. provide water retention, which provides a reserve for your horse to prevent dehydation. It has a purpose and is useful, but I wouldn't call it a great feed and I'm sure there are alot of horses who respond poorly to it. JMHO Jennifer.
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