Re: RC: Re: Horses drinking cold water/colic....

[Dbeverly4@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/20/99 9:20:33 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
sunibey@sisqtel.net writes:

<< my understanding is that the problem is more common among older horses. >>

I had a problem a couple of years ago during the winter (southern Cal. even) 
and Harca had a mild colic.  We figured out that the water was too cold for 
him and he wasn't drinking enough on a daily basis to keep things moving.  
Moved the trough into the sun and ... voila.... no more problems.  I know 
those of you in colder climates won't find this helpful, but for us wimpy 
Californians, pretty easy fix!

Sylvia & Harca (who chugs down water no matter what at a ride....but at home? 
 Picky!)


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