Hi Susan, You didn’t mention if your hay is tested? Some of us have tosoak hay that is 9 or 10% esc/s. Some horses/ponies/minis are supersensitive. Are your minerals balanced to your

My mini gets a certain amount of hay per day. She has IR. She finishes her ration of hay so quickly even though I put it in hay nets. Actually I just got 2 hay nets with 1" openings thinking that

I agree his hoof photos showed some significant mechanical issues to work on. It's difficult, but have to approach all aspects of DDT at the same time.Your vet mentioned hyperparathyroidism. From

I was using the wrong DE. For 18 pounds at .86 it could actually support as much as 1100 lbs when an easy keeper! I think this is the first time you mentioned your horse shares the hay. This makes

Hi group-- I have updated Cory's history, but briefly his blood draw on 8/4 showed an ACTH of 42.2, down but not enough. We have gradually increased his Pergolide to 7mg, as of 8/21. The vet also

Hi Chris, Good work. Please keep us posted as you go along. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

Absolutely, Paula. You got my attention when you said your gelding wouldn't eat it. I looked at last year's sample in your history form and I can see why. I've been on a bit of a toot lately about not

Thanks. On Aug 23, 2014 6:43 PM, "ThePitchforkPrincess@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote:

Hi Martha, Don't forget that in the files there is a search box that searches only the files. Additionally the ECIR Files Table of Contents is still there for those that still use it(?). -LeeAnne,

Hi Lavinia, I MEANT to say that the group suggested the amount of hay to be fed at 1.5% of body weight, and that the ranch will only feed 2x/day. You DID, in fact, suggest to split it up into several

hey thanx for the update on the blog site. will do. give me a few days regarding pics. can u forward to me copies of three chapters so I can get appropriate ones? all is well- bit spacey. (a little

Hi Dr Kellon, Thanks for the input, but I've always heard beet pulp was for horses in need of gaining weight, not for those in neeed of losing it. It's a little difficult to "guestimate" the exact

Hi Kathleen, I haven't analyzed any new hay yet, just wanted a strategy. Last year's choices were 10.3%, 8% and 6%. Is there something besides the ESC + starch I should consider? I was just going

This post has been deleted because it is seriously OT. Thanks to all our members who keep their posts on topic. Lornain Ontario,Canada ECIR Moderator 2002 *See What Works in

Where is your hay analysis posted so we can take a look at it? Kathleen (KFG in KCMO) Director, ECIR, Inc Missouri, USA Dec 2005

 My vet took care of sending the samples so I'm notsure what steps he had to follow. I do know that he mentioned the fee for thecourier was $125.00. Betty Ann mar 08

Hi Martha, Above the Messages window on the web page there is a row containing buttons for Conversations,Photos, Files and More. Click on Files.It will take you

THANKS. On Aug 23, 2014 9:05 AM, "threecatfarm@... [EquineCushings]" <EquineCushings@...> wrote:

Sorry. Multi-tasking. Rushing.Meant to include about 1/3 C EACH of aloe vera and papaya. Nancy C in NH ECIR Moderator 2003 Learn the facts about IR, PPID, equine nutrition, exercise and the

Used to find files easily but everything is different and I can't seem to locate them. Computer challenged here....... Directions please? Many thanks. Dubrow/Williams NY '08