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I have read over the years on ridecamp that calcium citrate is more readily 
absorbable.  With that in mind, the calcium I take is calcium citrate rather 
than calcium carbonate, even though it is more expensive.

Barbara


From: "Jim & Drin Becker" <rainbow@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2006 7:30 AM
Subject: [RC] Calcium Carbonate


> After another tie up problem with my mare , this one pretty severe , I am 
> looking to add some calcium to her diet just on ride day . I have 
> discussed this with my vet and he feels it is a good idea but since he is 
> not an endurance vet he is not sure of the dosage  . Do any of you give 
> your horses limestone at rides ? If so can you tell me the dosage you use 
> . I read in the archives that some riders on hot humid rides give 
> limestone for thumping problems , but no one mentioned how much or how 
> often . Any and all knowledge of this will be appreciated .
>                                                     Drin Becker
>                                                     Mtn Region
>
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