ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: sand colic, tragedy

Re: sand colic, tragedy

SandyDSA@aol.com
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 11:13:51 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-09-01 05:46:54 EDT, you write:

<< I agree that attention to an appropriate diet is essential, with good
roughage and balanced sources of carbohydrate. However, in some placs, and
with some horses, extra care will need to be taken to prevent sand
accumulation - feeding off the ground, use of psyllium or other products to
increase output of sand etc.
>>
Indeed, sand can be the sole cause of colic, as is demonstrated regularly by
our 4 year old mare who, from a very tender age, has been a ground whuffler -
that is, she just has to pick up EVERY SPECK of EVERYTHING, food or not, off
the ground, and so here in southern Cal, accumulates enough sand to nearly
kill her on a regular basis - if it were not fo religious profferring of
psyllium. She is like an alcoholic - under control, with good managemanet,
but still a sandacolic!
sandy

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