Re: What is stocking up?
Jerry & Susan Milam (jdmilam@fwb.gulf.net)
Wed, 23 Oct 1996 10:22:58 -0700
Lancette M Koerner wrote:
>
> Dear Ride Camp Subscribers,
>
> I am new to the wonderful sport of Endurance Riding and this group.
> We completed our first Limited Distance ride on October 5, 1996 in
> Prescott, Arizona. My horse is having a problem that I would like some
> input on.
>
> For the past couple weeks I have noticed his rear legs, pastern to ankle
> and a bit up the cannon, are swelling up the day following a work out.
> He doesn't show any signs of lameness, and the swelling goes down with
> some exercise. I have talked to a few people, and have been told he
> is stocking up. I have read that a diet too high in protein can
> cause it. I've changed his morning feeding from alfalfa to grass hay
> and next week I'll change his evening feeding to grass as well. I
> have also used Roger's liniment and a wrap after riding . That helped.
>
>
> The real question is, what is "Stocking-up"? Why is this happening, and
> what more can I do to keep it from happening?
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Lancette Koerner
> Mesa, Arizona
What kind of terrain are you riding on? Do you use sport boots at all?
What suppliments do you give?
Susan