Hi Karen, Thanks for doing the labeling. In general, the trim is looking pretty good. I'm tied up this evening but will be able to give you more input tomorrow. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and

Hi Kristin - Add ESC (ethanol soluble carbs - simple sugars) and starch. Linda EC Primary Response West Coast May 2004

Laura - The seasonal rise, as you know, statistically peaks in October. Each horse has its own way of doing this, so you need to rely on chatting with your vet, the history of how P has needed

Hi Lavinia - I was wondering if you could take a look at Bay Lady's hoof pics - I have them all labeled. I am trying to make sense of the laminar wedge that has appeared in the last month. I

Hi. I am from Colorado. I have a 19 yo Arabian Pinto mare. My farrier noticed that she was developing a cresty neck and suggested she might have Cushings. My vet ran the blood work through Cornell

I should know this by now, but what values do you add together to get the total sugar value of the sample? Thanks, Kristin Colorado 2013

Hi Robin I just want to second the advice Lavinia has shared and to suggest a read of the ecirhorse.org web site, especially the section on laminitis and trim. Once you have taken a look, I would also

Thank you so much June for providing me with the link to the "hay pillow site". That's great that they have even smaller holes than 1". This just might be the answer to my problem. Thanks so

Hi Karen, Here is the link to Dancer's hoof pics - they are in the Photos section of ECHistory8: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/1126797980 If you look at that RF, the

Thanks Linda for educating me regarding the white line issue. Can you please also address the ACTH that has risen but G:I is good? Should I increase his Pergolide or keep an eye on him and test

Hi Robin, I gave Patti the heads up to get in touch with you so you should hear from her soon. She can answer any questions that you may have as well as provide local sources for everything you might

Hi Dr. Kellon and Everyone, Unfortunately UPS and FedEX don't have a discounted rate for blood from Canada but they are working on it. I could send it from Watertown N.Y. and get the discount even

Robin, Beet Pulp can be purchased from any of the feed stores. Either as shreds or pellets. Make sure that it does not have molasses in it. Tanque Verde feed store, Arizona Feeds, Taylor Feed and

Thk you for the email! I would love to have "boots on the ground" person! Would they draw blood for the bloodwork or should I contact my vet? I will start soaking hay tnite and no more safe choice.

Hi Robin, Welcome to the list. We need to get a bit more information from you in an organized fashion so ask that you join our sister list ECHistory8 and fill out a case history form for your

Laura - WL separation is an indication in many cases of nutritional deficiencies. BUT, especially in the quarters areas, it may simply be that the wall and callused sole have grown above the natural

I couldn't quite figure out how to make an addition to my original post I'm on the Neo system. What I found out from my farrier is Pabatsa has mild (slight) white line separation medially and

Kris, Another suggestion: Have the heels lowered to the point where Misty appears to not be able to stand down on them then have nerve blocks done to see happens. That will provide a huge amount of

Hi Kris, What exactly has been diagnosed as the problem with Misty's tendons? Have you ever had ultrasounds done to examine/diagnose the issues? If not, that needs to be on the "to do list" to see

Hi Kris I was told that many years ago as well. Very very high heeled Morgan. Never happened. Not to say that it couldn't if the horse is trimmed too quickly and/or asked to move too hard too fast.