By tape she is 980 Depending on her normal build, she's either at or above top normal weight probably. However, hay belly and ribby suggests poor utilization of her diet rather than true weight gain.

It's actually very similar to Purina's new WellSolve line, right down to the fat, sugar and starch. For a fragile IR horse, it would be better with the wheat midds and added fat out of

Hi Denise, Did you vet do any nerve blocks? That would tell you for sure if it's the navicular or the fetlock that's bothering her. From X-ray changes alone, I'd be more suspicious of the navicular

<horsies4luv@...> wrote: That's OK. We're used to you! Absolutely right that cold and wet is worse than just cold. Heat is transferred to water very easily. Hoof perfusion does change with

Losing a loving animal is always so hard but having been a part of his happiness makes it worth while especially for a rescue. That is what loving a horse is all about they always teach us something

Kris, when you are making your list of requirements for boots, one important consideration for my mare Tina, because of her age as well as arthritic condition, her pastern, fetlock areas are enlarged.

In general, what adjustments are made to feed once an IR horse has acheived good insulin/glucose results and weight is good (with a hay belly though)? Bp was used to increase weight and control

Tina has been clipped this winter, and I live in Ontario as well. She was sweating so badly I was worried about her getting pneumonia. Even clipped she still sometimes sweats, but those I can deal

I forwarded on the comments re:the feed (without attribution) to Brian Lamb, the developer of the feed. He has worked with two nutritionist in the development of the feed. This is a brand new feed,

"Mandy Woods" <bittersweetfarm@...> wrote: Yes, when the temps get in the 40s (and they frequently do) *and* he has his full coat, he sweats in the neck and chest areas, and yes, he is

Duh. I went to photos and saw how to create an album. Chance's bone fragment x-ray and navicular deterioration x-ray are in the album there if anyone want to give me some help on this. Thanks so

Cindy, Does Alf sweat on pergolide during the winter months? Is his dose enough? Mandy and Asher in VA

"goodnewfgril" <ralf.jansen@...> wrote: I Oh, believe me, so am I! But I finally realized one day that Alf, being a Cushings horse, needed special care, and the reason his coat was always

I have a Cushing's mare...20 years old. She is on pergolide for just over a month and has just had her bloodwork drawn for confirmation that the dosage is correct. She has had her starch/sugar

Judy, I'm sorry for your loss. Amy & Misty (C/IR) in PA (Echo, Pebbles, & Cherry on HIH) wrote: it some suffering. and a abuse

I use padded bell boots inside simple boots to help with rubbing. I found that this combination also works well to retain warmth and to keep out snow. Boas are one of the few boots I do not have so

What is the significance of protein? Might be changing vets-need to hold off on ACTH. Jean

Hi Kris, I was thinking this exact same thing and wondering what you guys do who have wet, nasty weather. I live in Southern California. In the evenings, after work, I take Dazzle for a walk. It

If she's sweating under that coat (and it looks like she is), then the coat is doing her no good as insulation against the cold anyway. A horse that you might have to blanket when the temps dip

Hi Everyone, My 20 yr old cushings, ir, laminitic Morgan (Misty) has once again reminded me of the importance of staying on the ball with horses such as herself. Her last bout of laminitis began last