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[RC] Tevis/Thumps - shermanTitle: MessageMy horse did thump
once, first ride of the year and HOT. He didn't drink "well" overnight, but
drank great all along the trail and had quick recoveries all day long, then at
the end, he thumped. I under electrolyted him that day on purpose, because
he'd never had electrolytes before (we hadn't had a warm day since I owned
him) and don't recall if I gave him a dose when the vet pointed out that he
was thumping. He showed no signs of dehydration or any other metabolic trouble.
It was so slight, I couldn't detect it even when the vet showed me. I
now give small doses of electrolytes every time he drinks and have not had a
repeat episode.
Kathy
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