re: washy-foamy? horse

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Teresa Van Hove tvanhove@uswest.net
Sharon Satterwhite ssatt44@hotmail.com writes >>>>>>>>>>
I have a puzzle. Jihad is in his 4th season, and has just finished his
second 50. At both of these rides he got really washy(sp) under
his collar and bridle. I was taught that it meant excess prot. in
the diet. He is free fed bermuda hay with 5lbs of an oat/alfafa 
cube(10.5%prot.) no grain. My vet said that as long as he maintained
his weight, he didn't need any grain. He finished both rides feelin
fit. Just a puzzle, as he has not done this before.>>>>>>>>

Sharon maybe you just need to wash tack? or rinse it better.
I don't think you have to worry too much about excess protien in the
diet or unfitness as long as the horse is not getting lathered 
up except under the bridle/halter. 

Teresa