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I don't think worries should be limited to beet pulp.  I think any sort of 
finely chopped forage or some feed pellets can present a choking hazard for 
a horse that bolts its feed.  I thought I was doing my older mare a favor 
when I bought her some "premium chopped alfalfa forage" - she choked after a 
couple of mouthfulls.  Luckily, I was able to massage the mass enough to get 
it on down the hatch and did not have to call the vet.  Choke is a very 
scary thing.  This mare gets all of her feed wet after that episode.  I 
don't soak it, I just add water right before feeding.

Mel

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