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Canchsr5
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2020-01-29 12:17 AM
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What's everyone's protocol for prepping a horse for a long haul. I've done probiotic paste prior to and on arrival. But I wondering if there are other things I should be doing? I've heard of feeding vitamin C but I can't find a horse supplement for it. Any other steps you take for stress, gut, and hydration?

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-01-29 6:31 AM
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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2020-01-29 6:32 AM
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How long is he going to be hauling? Others on the trailer? Layovers? 

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Canchsr5
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2020-01-29 8:17 AM
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Is going to be 3-5 days depending on weather. Yes, layovers. She's coming up with a professional hauler. 

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2020-01-29 8:29 AM
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Canchsr5 - 2020-01-29 12:17 AM

What's everyone's protocol for prepping a horse for a long haul. I've done probiotic paste prior to and on arrival. But I wondering if there are other things I should be doing? I've heard of feeding vitamin C but I can't find a horse supplement for it. Any other steps you take for stress, gut, and hydration?

Google Vit. C for horses and alot will come up. Forgo is a good supplement to have them on.. 



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FLITASTIC
Reg. Jun 2012
Posted 2020-01-29 12:36 PM
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Ulcerguard before and every day of the trip 

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Canchsr5
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2020-01-29 12:49 PM
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Would you do ulcerguard and a probiotic?

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FLITASTIC
Reg. Jun 2012
Posted 2020-01-29 1:29 PM
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Canchsr5 - 2020-01-29 10:49 AM


Would you do ulcerguard and a probiotic?


Personally I would not start a horse on a pro or pre biotic if they hadn't been on one previously. I think in this situation it may cause more harm. They are going to be stressed a little as it is for the long haul and you really don't want to be messing with it until they got home to you and settled. Now, forerunner equine does make a forerunner paste that I would use in a heartbeat. Its specifically designed for stress. One tube will last 1 horse 4 days. FORCO is another great pre biotic if you can have the seller or shipper start that a week before you leave etc. 

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JR_Horses
Reg. Apr 2008
Posted 2020-01-29 1:39 PM
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Personally I would give a click or two of bute and maybe a dose of Animal Eement In The Zone or something comparaible that will easy the gut but also serve as anelectrolitye to encourange drinking. I would do this each morning of the trip. 

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Reg. Nov 2009
Posted 2020-02-29 9:36 PM
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Soaked beet pulp . 2 tablespoons salt daily. Rhino vaccine/ other. Coggins , health papers, brand inspection.

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