Events
Groups
Rider Directory
Market
RideCamp
Stuff
Sarah:
<< If the horse has been properly conditioned this works well. Yes, some
endurance
horses are fed large amounts of grain, but in numerous studies on distance
type work, even though some get away with it and even excel, there is a
significant increase in the risk of colic and metabolic problems with high
grain rations. Some of the "top" competitors do all sorts of weird things
for
that special "edge" , however their horses usually are not around after
two or three years of competition. >>
References, please. I've seen none of these papers Remember, you're talking
about only hay on raceday and I'm talking about a normal breakfast plus 2 lbs
of grain, two hours out from the start, then an equal amount every two or
three hours as you progress through the ride. Show me any paper, from any
university that demonstrates that this causes a problem in any horse
whatsoever.
ti
Events
Groups
Rider Directory
Market
RideCamp
Stuff