Re: [RC] another question on starving horses - Karen Everhart
Put the "starved animals" on limited pasture: 2 hours the
first 2 days, 3 hours the next two days, etc., working up to 12 hours per
day. If all is well, then give them unlimited
pasture as long as they don't become obese on the grasses. This is assuming that all else is well.
Please, keep them away from any of your horses. They
need to be quarantined for no less than 6 weeks, preferably 8.
Why euthanize an animal just because it needs to be fed daily?
Nearly every animal on earth needs to be fed every day in one form or
another. As "caretakers" (by that I mean that we have confined the animals
in pens or paddocks or pastures) we cannot assume that they can do "fine"
without any supplementation of grain or vitamins or dewormer
or.......
Karen Everhart MEd Co-founder and Executive Director Rainbow Meadows
Rescue and Retirement, Inc. Serving the equine companions who have so loyally
served us... www.rainbowmeadowsranch.com 620-725-3402
Owner/Operator Horse Calls - Equine Management Solutions Centered Riding
Instructor Distance Horse Conditioning and Training www.horsecalls.com 316-648-5082
Will it hurt these horses to put them out on good
pasture? If the older mare has to be fed daily for the rest of her life
we will more than likely put her down but I've had some great information sent
to me (thanks, Ridecamp) and it appears that maybe she is just going thru a
phase because of the starvation and dehydration, time will tell.
Linda
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