I posted pics of my horse in an album called Wildfire, just in case he looks better/worse than you thought. It is SO muddy here today, so he's filthy, but you get the idea. He's also not nearly as

Brett, You will get lots of great support and suggestions to help you and your horse. I did notice that you said he was bedded on straw. Some horses find that to be quite a delicacy

My supplier has had a mix up in ordering my IR Geldings ODTBC's, again, and now I'm totally out after waiting 6 weeks for an order that's not coming. Anyone in the NC/SC area using other options

Wow! I have gotten a lot of replies! Fire is on second cutting timothy/orchard grass. no alfalfa, but a small handful of safechoice at night because everyone else is getting fed! He is a big ole

Univ. of They just started a study of Doxycycline in Laminitis treatments. This medicine has anti-inflammatory ability already documented and it is a big Lymes/Anaplasma therapy. We have great

Hi Holly, I have to say 'ditto' to the comments you have received, I was within 3 days of euthanizing our pasture ornament pony. The information on this group has helped get this pony running

Abby Bloxsom <dearab@...> wrote: We have herbs for that! Hey it may sound wacky, but honestly they WORK. ABBY, What herbs do you recommend for flat soles? I've FINALLY located

When it comes to nutrition for IR and Cushing's horses, we don't "do" close <smile> TC Low Starch is around 15% sugar/starch - too high for most horses on this list. A guaranteed analysis of the

Soaking hay is cheaper too! http://www.sportshorses.com/cases/rollinslinda.Peanut.htm

Hey Holly, welcome to you and Wildfire. Please don't use bute. Bute slows healing and the colic is likely from sensitivity or damage in his gastro-intestinal tract. Try Phyto-Quench at

NOT YET!!!! My horse was diagnosed in Sept. of this year. This group changed his life, in just these few short months. Sure, it takes a little more work, and I can tell you my head spun like Linda

Hi Holly, There are still things that you can do to help your horse. The reason that we have case histories and detailed explanations about what's going on is so that we have a better idea of how to

Brett Kaple wrote: A script from your vet can get you pergolide at either of the following for half that: pethealthpharmacy.com vetpetsolutions.com With all respect - if you want to run through what

Hi (need name here!) - please know it is not too late. Many, many of us have been in your shoes. When you can, search for "success stories" and it will give you hope and encouragement, which we all

Judy, from every vet I've ever known (and that's quite a few), hay is precisely what should be increased in cold weather, for the reasons you cite - it is more work to utilize, ergo more calories

Thank you for answering me! I was given a pergolide cost of $65 to $75 a month. I have done all the dietary changes already. I also trim him correctly, he has not foundered but does have thin flat

Hi, and welcome to the list! As the owner of a 24 year old TWH that I've had since my late teens and has been my life long companion, I understand what you're going through. Sometimes it seems like

i have just otten off the phone with blue seal and their sister company kent feeds. they will "try to see wh they can do". however, it does not appear promising. BUT: a blue seal dealer is going

Hey~ Why on earth would you NOT medicate? ITs so available, affordable and it works! The first thing I would suggest to you is find out what is going on with your childhood friend. You owe him that.