Hi! I am a new endurance/competitive trail person. This is my
first year of competition. Up till now we have done quite well-----sound
finishes. I just faced a "tying up" problem with my llyr old Appaloosa
gelding. I have a good idea now that the problem has to do with my feeding
program. What I am looking for is a source of information on what/how an
endurance horse SHOULD be fed. What type of supplements and how much? Now
that I am looking into the types/brands of electrolytes, vitamin
supplements, minerals, etc. I am confused about what to give and how much
and at the same time not to double up on something (and if I do how harmful
is it?). I don't want to over do it, but something is obviously lacking in
my program.
Help/advice/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. (I'm not
even sure if I am writing to the correct part of the Endurance Home
Page---if not please let me know!)
Thanks,
Rae Bolton