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Hi Carol and Jenni,
First, let me say to Jenni how sorry I am about losing your horse. I know what that pain is like and it's something that I think stays with us for a long time.
Carol, you can feed the beet pulp pellets but they need to be soaked for at least 1 to 2 hours in warm water. For this reason, I like the shredded better, so if you can get that variety in the future, I think you'll feel more at ease about feeding it. I would still recommend soaking the shredded beet pulp for your horse that gobbles his food down.
As you know, first hand, every horse is different and some are more prone to colic than others and they eat at different rates. So, a horse that is a fast eater needs to be protected by soaking the beet pulp. One nice thing about soaking it, is that they get extra water in their system. This is especially helpful during the winter months when their water consumption typically lessens.
Thanks so much for writing.
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, Colorado