Good idea. When my horse was having repeated “slightly
off” problems, and getting a bit stiff on 50s, both ride vets and my own
vet kept telling me I needed to do more hill work to make him stronger. Well, I
knew I was dong enough hill work, as that’s most of what we have here, so
eventually insisted on the selenium
test, and sure enough, Storm was very low for an endurance horse. It probably
wouldn’t have made a difference if he’d been an arena horse, or
light trail riding. He’s never had a problem since I started
supplementing selenium.
Kathy
Julie wrote:
Wow.
I am really enjoying the reading on this list lately! I have learned
more reading the discussion between our three resident vets than I have in a
long time. I’m going to have to kick my vet here, and convince
her I really do want to test for selenium. Last time I asked about it,
I got told that I live in Florida, assume
our horses don’t get it from our local hay, and supplement.
Don’t bother with testing. So…I think I really do want to
test the boys.
