Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Founder - horses vs mules/burros

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lif Strand" <lif@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


> Questions for the vet/shoer types on this list:
>
> Is there any reason to believe the story that mules and burros can't be
> foundered?
>
> Is there any reason to believe the story that a mule or burro won't
overeat
> if given the chance?

I am not a vet or shoer, but have not heard this.....donkeys can founder on
too rich a diet, and should not be given alfalfa as a general rule of thumb.
My neighbor has a miniature donkey that has foundered twice....

Karen


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