I have been researching Stonewalls condition :) I found this very interesting thing! it said:
Horses that are working hard, particularly in hot weather, or those with a nervous disposition, lose essential body salts which can increase the risk of nervous behaviour. Heavily sweating horses secrete large amounts of sodium, potassium, chloride and magnesium salts, which can deplete the system and lead to the development of a condition called 'alkalosis' of the blood, due to excess alkaline build-up. Horses with 'alkalosis' tend to develop a 'spooky' behaviour, are thickwinded or 'puff and blow' a lot when working or on recovery, and tire very easily with work. just something to think about! It has been unseasonably warm here... and he was very sweaty that day! Janice -- yipie tie yie yo
