Re: tie ups and carbs

[Tivers@aol.com]

In a message dated 12/19/99 6:27:05 AM Pacific Standard Time, gesaeqfx@pe.net 
writes:

<< y 1/2 arab/appaloosa mare ties up on alfalfa.  Took me awhile and some
 detective work to figure it out.  She even tied up showing heat to a gelding
 next to her. (that was embarassing and frightening).  She had been on
 alfalfa her entire life.  She is the reason I became interested in proper
 nutrition for equines.  Havent fed the stuff in over 9 years.  Well, except
 for a little in a forage mix hay.  Can we hear a little more on the evils of
 the alfalfa diet???    Thanks.  gesa n clovis
 -----Original Message----- >>


Before concluding that any nutrient is causing tying up, it is good to 
eliminate the primary cause of tying up as a possibility. That primary cause 
is inconsistent day to day exercise loads. Are you significantly drawing down 
muscle glycogen with exercise every day?

ti


=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net.    
Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/RideCamp   
=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=