This message is from: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear List, I knew some one give a big warning about straw. However, I have worked with and consulted with many vets and I have never had a problem with good quality straw. I mix it with the hay and I am sure it is good fine quality before I use it for bedding and or feeding. Impaction comes when a poor quality straw is used or ate that was not to be used as feed. Also plenty of water is a MUST in all feeding programs.
Reducing calories and increasing exercise is the only way to reduce the fat on a horse. I am concerned with people that allow the gut of a horse to become empty. I have always been told... a horse does not colic as easy when the gut and stomach is full. It is when they are empty that colic and other problems occur. Remember, horses in nature graze 80% of their time. Horses in stalls are fed and eat only 20% of their time.... Have a great weekend! Catherine Lassesen Hestehaven - The Horse Garden www.hestehaven.com / [EMAIL PROTECTED] Southern Oregon The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
