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[RC] Reasons for tying up - Kristi Schaaf

Karen listed a bunch of reasons, but don't forget to consider PSSM 
(polysaccharide storage myopathy). We had a 1/2 Arab that had successfully done 
50's for a few years before he started tying up a lot. After much online 
research and then finally a muscle biopsy, he was diagnosed with PSSM (also 
known as EPSM). In his case, it was severe enough that he was retired as a 
pasture pet that kids ride occasionally. A sad day all around when he could no 
longer do distance rides, because he LOVED them. : - (

Drs. Valberg (Oregon) and Valentine (Minnesota) are considered the two top 
experts on the condition. 

Read more about EPSM/PSSM at:

http://www.cvm.umn.edu/umec/lab/PSSM.html

http://www.thehorseshoof.com/epsm.html

http://www.ruralheritage.com/vet_clinic/epsmfaqs.htm

Kristi
 


     
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