Nancy, thank you so much for your support. I'm really dumb, though, and just have more questions. We don't have a farrier any longer. We went through 4. They'd do fine for 6 months to a year, then

This is from Dr. Kellon a post that I saved. "Bottom line is that with high risk horses, like IR, always go with wet chemistry. One thing not emphasized in that article is that for each type of

Hi Ferne, Are you able to get to my history folder? I posted both in there. Basically, everything was lower with the #601 test except moisture%, dry matter%, CP, estimated Lysine, ADF, Zinc, copper

Hi Gayle Thanks for updating your Case History. Here's the link. Tuck it away somewhere on a separate document for later retrieval. You can cut and paste it to subsequent

Is Simplifly, by Farnam, safe to feed an I/R Cushings horse? Jean and Lady CT 2005

I posted message #164026 on Tuesday with a few questions I still have. Sabrina did not want to get up for her breakfast at all when we went out at 5 this AM. Received her Soft Rides with dual density

Hi Leela, This would not be IR related. Ulcers may be possible but even more likely is a mild impaction. When the stomach distends with food from a meal, this causes a reflex contraction of the rest

I had someone contact me after I posted a note about Evitex on this site. They are in New Zealand, I believe. It appears that "Cushy Life" is a bit cheaper (more concentrated). Lois - I have not

Does anyone have experience with using "Cushy Life" (Chasteberry oral supplement). I had someone contact me after I posted a note about Evitex on this site. They are in New Zealand, I believe. It

I am filling compiling a history for the ECHistory document, and it has me thinking. A bad colic incident with my gelding in fall of 2010. I fed him his grain, at the time it was about 1/2 lb plain

Could you tell us what the differences were? I did the #601 test when I bought my hay probe back in November and am curious. Mainly concerned about esc and starch, but curious about the trace

Hello, I got the mineral supplementation from the lady here today.  Am in the process of contacting the feed company for their raw materials. Diane

Hey Megan et all: Dr. Ragsdale's office is split on the issue. Some will prescribe and some won't. Dr. Robertson definitely won't. When I called the office and explained the situation to Julie,

I have the numbers from Equi_analytical for test #603 and will post it in my history file. Can someone please help me figure out what I need to balance Nowee's diet? There is a definite difference

Only the abstract is available at this time. Full manuscript has probably been submitted for publication. I'll be keeping an eye out for it! What were the details of the VA trial and what did you

Jana,this is such wonderful news!! You have worked so hard,and against all odds,to do the best for your boy. I really admire your determination. I'm sure he'll feel even better when his feet are

We have all had heartbreaking experiences with different vets / farriers / trainers. I have used them for years and my experience with the group has been excellent. Loes So. Cal April 2008

Those specific vets are why I trailer to Somis....... Use them at your own risk. Megan Los Angeles, CA Brandy (PPID) and May _,___

Annette: Dr. Ragsdale (office is in Newhall) will prescribe pergolide. Other vets in the practice are: Dr. Dyck, Dr. Robinson & Dr. Rouche. Loes So CA (April 2008)

Hi Dr. Kellon, Would it be possible to upload the entire paper on this subject or is only the abstract available? My IR/cushings mare and 5 others here were part of the high fat vs low starch