Mounted search and rescue

[Lyne Peterson <lyne@bryngyld.com>]

I agree with YOU, Patty.  I like grass hay so they can
stay mentally content and keep their gut moving and
filled with fiber.
Lyne

--- Patty Montoya <riverrider@bak.rr.com> wrote:

> Jorene mentioned the advantage of pasturing SAR
> horses, which I agree with.
> I'm curious about opinions regarding feeding SAR, or
> other horses when
> traveling.
> Our callouts have required anywhere from a 30 min.
> to a 2 1/2 hour drive.
> (I;m in Kern County, California) I always toss in
> plenty of hay for my horse
> to eat while traveling.  Some horses will eat a lot,
> some just nibble.  Then
> whenever my horse is standing around waiting for us
> to be sent out, I hang
> up a hay bag and allow my horse to continue eating
> at will.  Some of my
> colleagues do not provide feed in the trailer and/or
> while standing around.
> I'm curious about any other opinions.
> Patty