tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956677452983748314.post1804641536466961271..comments2024-03-28T04:06:07.757-03:00Comments on A Fat Girl & A Fat Horse: Guest Blog: Keeping Your Horse HydratedAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13793505867552758436noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956677452983748314.post-78486384109324950932012-08-22T10:07:30.568-03:002012-08-22T10:07:30.568-03:00Thanks for the tip about the salt Funder.
Fascina...Thanks for the tip about the salt Funder.<br /><br />Fascinating article, thanks for sharing!Aoifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06324156483692821044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8956677452983748314.post-43888985070057428142012-08-16T15:29:05.011-03:002012-08-16T15:29:05.011-03:00Good post!
I just read an article by Susan Garlin...Good post!<br /><br />I just read an article by Susan Garlinghouse, DVM, that says that the pinch test is unreliable by itself. And it's not as accurate for older horses - even when fully hydrated, their skin just doesn't snap back as well. Instead, look at the color of the urine (anything Gatorade-colored or lighter is ok), feel the tackiness of the horse's gums, and check the manure to make sure it's a normal consistency.<br /><br />Mineral blocks are generally useless as a source of electrolytes in hot weather. They're designed for cows, who have very rough tongues, and horses can't lick off enough salt before they get tired and sore tongues. A better choice is loose salt, either free-choice in a bucket or pan, or added to the grain. Healthy horses just pee out excess salt, so don't worry about giving them too much. A tablespoon a day of plain white salt works for most horses. Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.com