A blog that focuses on our unique program that teaches natural horsemanship, heritage breed conservation, soil and water conservation, and even folk, roots, and Americana music. This blog discusses our efforts to prevent the extinction of the Corolla Spanish Mustang. Choctaw Colonial Spanish Horse, Marsh Tacky, and the remnants of the Grand Canyon Colonial Spanish Horse strain.
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Founder Alert
Most people are aware that certain precautions must be taken when horses are first exposed to spring pasture, particularly those that are lush with clover. Not enough people realize that they have to take the same precautions in the fall with the cool season grasses and clovers. This is especially true for a horse that shows signs of insulin resistance. In regions that have finally gotten a bit of rain after months of drought the pastures can be particularly dangerous.
Just as in the spring I restrict my horses to brief sessions each day in the pasture until they have acclimated their bodies to the sugars in those plants.
Point of general interset: founder does not look the same as wet feet.
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