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[RC] clover and scratches - Lynn White

From all that I have read, only the variety of clover known as Alsike Clover 
causes problems in horses.  Alsike clover causes photosensitivity and is 
likely also a cause for some liver problems if injested in quatities larger 
than 5%.  There are a whole host of websites on this variety:  Just Google it. 
 It's an easy clover to identify.  Basically, look at the leaf of the clover. 
If you have a white/pink flower and no "V" on the leaf you may have this 
variety.


I have a perlino colt with white socks in a field of grass/clover and he has 
had NO problems.  He's out in the sun all day.  The only thing I do is put a 
fly mask on him to cut down on the glare from the pink skin around his eyes.  

I am quite concerned however that the alkaline soil at the Oreana rides may 
post a problem on him.  But for now, I am happy to have him get a nice balanced 
diet of clover and grass to grow on.  

Lynn




     

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