This message is from: "Mary Sergeant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Gail.
They do have a salt/mineral block, but I'm always interested in nutrition. I just had to have my Peruvian Paso gelding put down because of DSLD, and my research on that subject has made me even more interested in equine nutrition. And yes, I guess they are just munching, not cribbing. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:27 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: RE: Keeping Fjords busy This message is from: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If they are actually cribbing, you will need a cribbing collar. If they are just munching on the wood (more likely), I think they are doing it because of some need that seems to appear at this time of year. I saw my Fjords licking an old stump in the pasture, and then biting it. They were clearly after minerals...and it always seems to happen as it gets colder. I would try joining the Equine Cushings Yahoo list and learn about hays and mineral supplementation and do that. That might work. Lots of work..but you will learn a lot, and you will learn how to supplement your horses for health much more cheaply (and correctly) than if you buy supplements. My opinion is that toys might make a small dent...but not much. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
