Re: RC: Thumps at the Track

[Trailrite@aol.com]

     Angie,
     I'm not sure but the previous calcium levels can play a big part in a 
horse with the Thumps.  A thumping horse might have had too much ready day to 
day calcium (alfalfa hays).  Since this is so, the horse does not store the 
calcium in the proper way.   Since he/she didn't store calcium they become 
calcium deficient while under stress or exercised.  I'm not sure this is 
exactly how this goes, but I hope to be sort of close in explaining.  I'm 
sure the RideCamp correctors will be at hand for this.  As for when they IV a 
horse, yes it will have some electrolytes, but usually will also have calcium 
with the fluids for Thumps.
     I also agree, The Horse Mag, does seem a little bit on the lower levels 
of education.  But at least some horse owners will recognize the terms, The 
Thumps, Heat Bumps, Scratches, etc... It's a start.

Tammy Robinson
Trail-Rite Ranch & Products
661/513-9169 or 661/713-3912