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Re: [RC] Drinking out of a Water tank - Janet . TiptonI couldn't agree more with these statements. This past weekend I was actually at a mustang show and believe it or not many were horrified that I was allowing my mustang to drink out of water puddles. They had some huge rain storms that last few days and there was standing water everywhere. In between classes we would go for walks and she would find the puddles and drink from them. I have spent a lot of time encouraging her to drink this year whenever she has the chance that I was not about to tell her no. The water was fine (no oil slicks or anything like that) and she kept going back to certain puddles so she obviously liked the water. When people would say, "Why are you letting her drink THAT water," I would simply say at least she is drinking water and staying hydrated. I was so very proud of her. BTW we got high point novice and over-all high point reserve. Janet OK, my nickel's worth. I work hard at encouraging my horses to drink--any time, any place. To tell them "no" after working to teach them otherwise is counterproductive. I can't imagine disillusioning my horse after telling him time and time again what a good boy he is for drinking. We KNOW that dehydration is our enemy, every ride. The risk of disease only hits once in awhile. I vote for drinking from whatever source makes them inclined to do so. Heidi Janet Tipton General Growth Properties Salt Lake Regional Office 801.463.4233 Phone 801.486.7653 Fax ----------------------------------------- +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Notice: This e-mail including attachments) is covered by the Electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521, is confidential and may be legally privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any retention, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Please reply to the sender that you have received the message in error, then delete it. Thank you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ ============================================================ I drink a 50/50 mix of rootbeer and soymilk at the vetchecks. ~ Libby Llop ridecamp.net information: http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/ ============================================================
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