Mounted search and rescue

["Lydia Mabry" <lmabry@zianet.com>]

I have to agree, this is a very relevant discussion. We all have to carry
feed for our animals and many use or have considered hay pellets. Myself
included. But having seen what it did firsthand I will not consider it any
further. I carry hay, beet pulp, some wheat bran and possibly senior feed
for one of my horses. These are all things they get on a daily basis so they
will not have a change of diet if we are out somewhere. 

Jmo - Lydia Mabry

-----Original Message-----
From: msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org
[mailto:msar-riders-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Pennbo
Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 10:22 PM
To: Mounted search and rescue
Subject: Re: [MSAR] Pelleted feed, ignorance or bliss?

I think that there are some aspects of discussion about pelleted feeds 
that are very relevant to MSAR. Such as- which types are best to take 
where a mission might not accomodate hay? Which travel best? Which have 
the lowest incidence of choke or colic? Do cubes work better than 
pellets- and what facts back this up? How would you go about feeding 
pellets to a horse that is usually on hay? Advice for getting them to 
eat slowly? etc etc etc <G>

However discussion as to whether they are a good or bad way of feeding 
your animal in general? I don't know. Since MSAR by its very name 
includes our equines, and since the care and feeding and keeping of 
those equines in top form should concern us all- maybe it is relevant. 
<G> (as long as we keep it civil!)  Insulin Resistance (IR) and Cushings 
are becoming more and more prevelant and at least IR is directly related 
to feed - the verdict is still out concerning Cushings and feed.......

Just my thoughts,
Chris Pennington
Big Bear Sheriff's Posse
MSAR
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