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Discussion on Acclimation of sand paddock horses to lush (spring grass) pastures?
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Posted on Sunday, May 23, 1999 - 8:21 pm:
I have two horses that I am moving to a farm that has lush (spring grass) pastures. My horses have been on a diet of grain and hay with sparse sand paddock turn out for over 18 months. What would be the best and satest protocol to follow to help them acclimate to their new situation with out putting them at risk for founder or colic?
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Posted on Monday, May 24, 1999 - 6:21 am:
I would start them out at a hour a day for three days and then add two hours to their schedule every 3 days. It will not guarentee you do not have problems but wil work for most horses. If you wanted to error on the side of safety or you know you have some sensitive horses you could add every 5 days.
DrO
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