Re: beginning conditioning/ questions.

[CMKSAGEHIL <CMKSAGEHIL@aol.com>]

In a message dated 98-03-30 16:06:51 EST, PLOUGH1@ix.netcom.com writes:

<<  I'm pretty sure he was foam (not
 sweating)yesterday, he was lathered wherever a piece of equipment
 touched him.  Good, bad?  What are we looking for? >>

Foam can be an indicator of two things--either not being in condition, or
excess protein, some of which comes out in the sweat, or both.  Some horses
will get a bit of foam between the thighs even when in shape and not on extra
protein, but it will generally be pretty minimal.

Heidi Smith, DVM--Sagehill Arabians (Oregon)