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Re: [RC] High Fiber and Ulcers (was Fat or Carbs) - A. PerezRe: "does the high fiber in beet pulp cause a problem for horses w/ulcers?" There was a thread on this awhile ago after the article "Exercise and Ulcers: Is it the Norm?" came out (see post below). Someone (Susan G.?) posted a response to the post below saying that fiber during the ride helps keep acid from refluxing into the upper stomach. If this is correct, then fiber should HELP rather than hurt a horse with ulcers... but I am guessing based on my very limited knowlege... any vets care to chime in here? " In an article in "The Horse" (April 2003 "Exercise and Ulcers: Is it the Norm?") there is information about ulcers in the working horse. What I gather from this article is that exercise forces the acid from the lower part of the stomach (where it is intended) up into the upper part of the stomach, where it causes the damage to the stomach lining. The article says " which could be why ulcers develop or worsen in horses in training (affecting more than 80% of performance horses in studies)". So, as we are conditioning our horses as we are supposed to are we also creating ulcers? And if this is so common or unavoidable in "working" horses, then why is the medication to help the horse be more comfortable not allowed by the AERC (when it has been found to be in the best interest of the horse by other organizations)? I found the 80% number to be quite disturbing. Any input? Linda" ________________________________________________ Get your own "800" number Voicemail, fax, email, and a lot more http://www.ureach.com/reg/tag =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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