by 2dapoint » Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:06 pm
#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Maybe Jake can help more with the whys and wheres for this#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#but for the more nervous horses, I'd slap them on Brewer's yeast right away. I learned a long time ago that megadoses of the B vitamins and zinc will work within the brain chemistry to help a horse "slow down" (kind of like with a hyperactive child). I'd also be putting him on some sort of oil - beginning with a tablespoon and working up from there. The oil serving a couple of purposes. One, the weight - it has so many more calories! and two, many horses that are "worriers" and inconsistent eaters often suffer from ulcers. Oil helps to coat the stomach and protect it from it's own acid. Of course, the better option would be to get the medication that will clear the ulcer entirely; but I dont get the impression that you want to spend the money to have him scoped and then pay for some VERY expensive meds.#ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Just my 2 cents worth. The cheap solution to gaining weight if you don't want to go the appropriate route and have the feed actually analyzed and maybe your horse too. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl#Doing it this way is a lot like saying "my blond boyfriend is getting fat - how do I help him?" the strong reference being that he is blonde and we are to somehow know how that makes him different and what to do about his individual issues. #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#
Due to interpretational difficulties inherent in written communications, I respectfully suggest you refer to your coach for the answer; Imitation is still the sincerest form of flattery. Thank you, it's quite a lovely feeling to be so appreciated.