Re: RC: CHOKE???

[Trishmare@aol.com]

Stacy, "Equus" magazine had a comprehensive article on choke in the August 
'99 issue.  You can either call Equus to order a backcopy (800-829-5910), or 
(if you are in a hurry . . . backcopy's can take about 3 weeks to get to you) 
if you want to send me your snail-mail (privately) I'd be happy to mail you a 
photocopy of the article.

<< Stacey Dickenson Arabsteele
 I didnt find anything much on the subject of horses choking in
 the archives so Im asking you folks about CHOKES! The horse I am going to 
purchase choked last week. I wasnt there but I was told that he was in 
serious distress, lots of mouth and nasal discharge, panic, stamping front 
feet, struggling to breath. A sedative was administered and he finally got 
through it. He eats really slow and was eating pellets (which my gulper has 
no problem with) and I dont have much background history on the horse except 
that he is 4 and registered. Now a week later he still sounds like he has a 
huge phlegm ball rolling around in 
 there. Are there any serious after effects or problems that occur
 when a horse chokes? I know that they're more prone to choke after they do 
it, but of all of the experienced horse people that were around, no one had 
ever seen anything like it!Im just 
 looking for some info on the subject.
 Thanks to all who reply!
 Stacey
  >>

good luck!
Trish & King David,
Grand Blanc, Michigan (where it is snowing on the daffodils and I am thinking 
about moving to California . . .!  Sheesh!)