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Date Posted: 17:01:16 08/21/02 Wed
Author: sara
Subject: Re: hypp
In reply to: Scottie Phillips 's message, "hypp" on 07:51:29 07/28/02 Sun

>I recently bought a horse at the Reg. QH sale in
>Lexington, VA. I have been out of the horse business
>for a number of years so I was a bit impulsive. After
>watching a horse work and perform I was sold and
>didn't pay attention to the latter notes in the
>description. The horse is +/- for hypp. I did not
>remember anything about the Impressive lineage. The
>previous owners said he had never shown any signs for
>the disease however after riding him a couple of times
>I am wondering. He seems to roll his right eye back
>for several minutes and seems to be "winking". I have
>never seen a horse do this and I am a bit concerned.
>I have tried reaching the previous owners but they
>have not responded. Any advice as how to feed or care
>for this horse. Am I worried over nothing?

I have known 2 horses that were hypp +/- that died within the last year. The disease prevents horses from properly utilizing potassium. They can have seizures, and if noone is around; die. The risk for seizures increases when you stress them out. so it is really important not to change their enviroment, feed, work levels, buddys, etc. quickly. One of the mares died after being put in a stall after a couple of months in pasture. Hope its helpful.

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  • Re: hypp -- Maureen, 22:22:49 08/30/02 Fri
  • Re: U. C. Davis HYPP Website I told you about -- Maureen, 12:10:20 08/31/02 Sat
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