>Anyway, I learn something new everyday. Who knows, someday I may decide to
>tighten my girth. I guess my theory is, the more comfortable Star is, the
>better he will do, and a tight band around his middle while he is trying to
>breathe just doesn't seem comfortable.
>
>Does anyone know why this drop occurs? Does a tight cinch restrict venous
>blood return to the heart, forcing it to pump more often due to less volume
>per stroke? Or decrease the amount of air the horse can draw into his
>lungs, therefore requiring more volume of blood to be pumped due to
>hypoxia? Just curious as to the whys and wherefores...
>
>Shannon Loomis and Quail Meadow Star (who has a "thing" on his nose that
>the vet is looking at on Fri - really hoping it is not malignant)
>
>
>
Gwen Dluehosh
Desert Storm Arabians
1156 Hightop Rd, #89
Blacksburg, VA 24060
540/953-1792