Re: enteroliths

["Keith and Anna" <desautels@cnetco.com>]

> On the subject of enteroliths, there is a good article in the july 99
> Western Horseman on page 144. The article was written by Robert Miller, a
> retired vet from California. Here are some of his tips for prevention if
any
> one is interested.
> "1.feed oay or grass hay. 2. reduce or eliminate bran from the diet. 3.
add
> 1 cup vinegar a day to the horses diet. 4. increase feedings to 3-4 times
a
> day. 5. provide daily exercise and avoid prolonged stall comfinement. 6.
bed
> on straw instead of shavings." These are direct quotes from the article so
> dont get mad at me if you don't agree.
> Anna
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <guest@endurance.net>
> To: <ridecamp@endurance.net>
> Sent: October 17, 1999 1:13 PM
> Subject: RC: Mia Rabbia update
>
>
> > Patty J jbco@jps.net
> > Several people E-mailed encouraging messages to me about my mare
> > (Mia Rabbia) who colicked just a few miles into the
> > Wild West ride near Nevada City this weekend.
> >
> > My vet called this morning to let me know my horse was out of
> > pain and making lots of manure.  She might even get to come home
> > tomorrow if she continues to improve.  We are going to discuss
> > changes in my feeding program.  My horse loves oat hay, but that
> > may have been part of her problem, especially since she didn't
> > drink her usual amount of water the night before.  She usually
> > drains two buckets, even if it is cold.
> >
> > We will still look into the posibilitie of enteroliths.  I have
> > been feeding a combonation of oat and alfalfa hay since I have
> > trouble finding good grass hay here in N.Cal.  I would love to
> > hear from anyone in N. Ca about what kind of hay you feed and
> > where you get it.  (Yuba/Sutter county especially)
> >
> > My ride season is over for sure.  I'm just happy to be getting
> > my horse back.  Maybe I will try again next year.
> >
> > Patty Jackson and the vacationing Mia Rabbia
> >
> >
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