Test his selenium levels
first. -- what is involved? blood test?
Second check over his diet? Does
he get grained? Sugars?
Yes, I pull him out from
other horses and feed separate twice a day. He is almost 16 hds, lean racey
build. AM grain is 1 1/2 large scoops purina omolene 200 (sweet feed) plus 2
cups fat supplement. same in PM. Plus a few flakes of alfalfa if he will stay
stationary while separated long enough to eat it. Just upped his feed about
2 weeks ago and added fat supplement because he was losing weight (various
reasons, new to ride atmosphere, paced, at home paced when I tried separating,
one of my horses was running him off round bale, etc.)
What type of hay and how
much? Daily environment etc? Turned out 24/7 in 3 acre pasture currently
supplemented w/ coastal hay round bales until my main pastures are ready
for spring/summer grazing. Turned out w/ other horses - pregnant mares and
gentle gelding. Doesn't like to be separated.
What's his conditioning
program? Started conditioning a few weeks before first LD in Feb -
LSD. 10 to 14 mile trail rides - long slow trots or arena type
work, some fast trot work - . Now condition lightly between rides and before day
of ride (1 to 2 hrs).
What's his temperment and
age? He is pretty laid back at home when w/ other horses (they are very quiet),
but herd-bound, nervous on trails. Very strong on bit. 8 yrs old. formerly in
training for show horse before I bought him. would make an excellent race horse!
very competitive on trails.
