> Yes, just last week I went to visit a local vet and she was kind enough
> to show me what the stones looked like. Some of them looked like
> pebbles, but my goodness, a few were so large I gasped to the amazement
> of the size of those!!!
 
The first stone I ever saw came out of Bambi, there were a total of five.. 
however the big one was huge..
 
The one that CJ passed is about the size of a golf ball. 
 
 
>  In regards to the Vinegar, do you suggest to
> put it in the grain feedings or what would be the best way to do this??
 
I out mine on cubes.. Trish put hers on Grain.. depends on how you feed the 
horses. I do NOT grain for any reason (personal preference). 
 
 
> And how much would you suggest (ration wise)?? Thanks again..
 
 
Start small.. about 1/4 to a 1/3 cup to start.. increase very slowly over a 
several week period until you get up to a cup..  then stop for about a 4 - 6 
weeks, then do it again for a week..
 
Really depends.. I have a horse I know is suceptible to them.. so I tend to 
make sure she gets a decent amount.. at one time I had CJ up to a bit over a 
cup and a half per feeding. however I gave her enough cubes so it wasn't 
bad... and actually she likes it! :)
 
She'll pass over alfafa and all kinds of goodies for the vinegar soaked 
cubes! :) 
 
  
How much and how often is the source of a good debate depending. always wise 
to ask your vet.. although some vets will tell you that feeding vinegar is a 
waste of time..  again.. I've personally seen it work  and have the stone to 
prove it.
 
The vets that tell you it's a waste of time will tell you that because they 
feel that the vinegar is nuetralized by the stomach and the stomach's ability 
to adjust to the intact of acid..  and at the same time it's better to use 
grain since the fermintation of grain produces acids..
 
Again.. I do not feed mine grain.. nor would I feed mine enough grain to 
really have this work.. and I've seen vinegar work..  
 
 
                                    BK 
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