From: Bob
Morris
Sent: Sunday, June 02, 2002 10:50
PM
To: kathy.mayeda@xxxxxxx; Rides 2
Far
Cc: nvrider@xxxxxxxxxxx;
ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: RE: [RC] Wine
Country/Gastroguard
Has any one ever considered that ulcers are a way for natural selection
of more fit animals. Those with ulcers are less likely to reproduce and less
likely to live an extended
life. This abbreviated, less reproductive life
means a lower number of susceptible foals and a stronger genetic
base.
Then along comes the human desire that equates everything to a
lower norm and screws up the entire system.
Endurance must be drug
free and unhealthy animals not allowed into
competition.
Bob
Bob Morris
Morris Endurance
Enterprises
Boise, ID
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Bob:
I agree with your premise there, Bob, but I do have one question.
And, since it's coming from me, it might be way out there; over the edge and
not very realistic.
But, let's just say, that it might be the vast amounts of
electrolytes that we pour down our endurance horses which are causing
some of these ulcers. I do wish Kathy had giving us the numbers of how
many endurance horses participated in this recent test, cause 50% is a lot
higher number than I was expecting to see.
But, what if it's our electrolyte usage that may be creating the problem
here? This kind of goes with your remark about humans screwing up
everything. Is it possible that electrolytes can be creating the
problem? And, if so, just what the heck do we do then?
Like I said, the very thought of such a thing may be so far out
there that it's not worth contemplating. But, I do wonder if the
research vet, who said it shouldn't make a difference (electrolytes), really
knows how much stuff we're giving to those 100 milers during the course of
the race? Can we be taking a completely healthy horse and creating a
problem with the use of electrolytes?
cya,
Howard (this is one tough sport!)
