The one I have I bought some years ago came
from Sportack and is called a “Wad‘r Buc-it”. Look here….last
item at the bottom of the page. http://www.sportack.com/cms/index.cfm/path/94789/96339/96341/
A gallon bag half full of mix will roll up in it easily. When I’m
done, I put the bucket in the bag to avoid getting it all over my cantle bag.
It’s interesting to watch the
expressions on the faces of riders who haven’t ridden with me
before. We stop for lunch, they tie their horse and eat. I drop my
hack and my horse and I have lunch together, then usually share an apple. Next
time, they usually bring lunch for THEIR horse. <grin>
I have another similar one just a
hair larger with a strap. It needs to be stiff enough for your horse to
eat/drink out of it. I also use it to water my horse from a source where
I can’t take him to the water…that’s the only advantage of
having a strap….but rein snaps fit the grommets in the Wad’r Buc-it
perfectly…AND give you a longer strap. Multi-use and compact is important
to me.
Here in Georgia it’s pretty hot in
the summer….90+ with high humidity. That time of year, I soak my
beet pulp, squeeze some of the water out, mix it and put it in the refrigerator
overnight. If it’s REALLY hot, I’ll throw in half a dozen ice
cubes before I leave…most of the melted water is soaked up by the beet
pulp, the rest is contained by the plastic bag, anyway. If I am trailering
somewhere, I put the bags in my drink cooler until I’m ready to ride,
adding the ice just before I leave. Wrapping it in the bucket provides
some insulation. It should easily keep 4 hours, even in the desert….two
packages is enough for a 6 hour ride feeding every two hours.
From: Alisanne Steele
[mailto:ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 5:46
PM To: 'Jim Holland' Subject: RE: [RC] Beet pulp
Where can you get a “Wad’R
Bag”? I have been using my x-lg dog bowl for backpacking, but have
been looking for a better alternative.
Also, do you sorry about the grain/pulp
being wet for extended periods of time w/o cooling? How long is safe in
hot desert area?
Thanks!
Alisanne Steele
TheSoftwareConsultant
From:
ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Jim Holland Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2006 12:53
PM To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: RE: [RC] Beet pulp
I carry beet pulp…..mixed with a
handful of grain….the same ratios they get here at home…and at
rides. At rides it’s mixed with Perform ‘n Win. Easy to
do. Gallon bag with a double handful of well soaked beat pulp and a
small can of Omolene. Mix well, squeeze the air out, seal, place in Wad
‘R Bucket, and roll tightly. Fiits nicely in a cantle bag. If the
ride is longer than 4 hours, I will carry two of them. I also carry that
at rides where I can’t have a crew at an away vet check. Feed every
two hours. IMHO, Susan is right on the money. Works for me.
I can’t afford to feed granola bars
as horse treats. J
