When I raise pergolide for Jesse I never consider backing down on the dose. I wonder why many members mention that they raise the pergolide for the rise and then drop down when the rise is over. It's

Good to know!! Thank you! That is very helpful to know, I've treated it like it was retained sole as well! Yikes! I'll change my mindset asap! What's your take on the abscessing under the sole? I

Hi Regina, It is VERY frustrating! I second Melinda and DarkHorse's suggestions. I also know that area. It is very hard. People are not comfortable with going out of their box. I am a farrier and I

Hi Heather, Will have those for you in time for the farrier's visit on Monday. -- Lavinia and George Too Dante, Peanut, Nappi and George over the Bridge Jan 05, RI ECIR Support Team

Hi Peggy, Yes, your thinking is spot-on regarding the testing. Check out the website for details: https://www.ecirhorse.com/seasonal-rise.php -- Lavinia and George Too Dante, Peanut, Nappi and

Yes, you can syringe them together. -- Lavinia and George Too Dante, Peanut, Nappi and George over the Bridge Jan 05, RI ECIR Support Team

Hi Marsha, I've added mark-ups to Oreo's folder: https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/album?id=9600&p=pcreated,,,20,2,0,0 As we've discussed, the toes need to come back on all four feet as they are

You are certainly valid in your feelings. I am a hoof rehabilitation specialist, professional in my field for about 10 years. Have take almost all of Kellons classes more than once and have been

Hate to be a pain but hoping someone can help me with this as farrier is coming on Monday for our second trim. I have uploaded my new X-rays from my last vet visit. Unfortunately he only did the

Dr. Kellon? Anyone? -- Wallene & Travis in NC Sept 2012 https://ecir.groups.io/g/CaseHistory/files/Wallene%20and%20Travis Wallene & Poco Oct

And the successes are sometimes absolutely astonishing. My 25 year old horse, that has almost certainly been feeling like crap for ten or twelve years, looks like an absolute rock star after 10

Hi Regina, I feel your pain! Especially concerning farriers. Vets, on the other hand, have to learn so many species with so many different systems and so many different diseases and conditions that I

I've not been keeping up with everything on the posts. My mare was diagnosed a couple of years ago. She's on 2mg compounded perg right now. Having conversations with my vet who is suggesting that I

Here is the response from Andrew at Poulin Grain in VT about their Forage Extender product. The chart is avail on their website. Leela Heidie Cushings 1-16 List member 2010 NH Good day, Leela!

oops, Kim Lee with Malachi and Mateo NW PA 2010

Yes, Regina, I have. It was the hardest and best thing I ever did was to fire the trimmer and learn to do it for myself and my horse. It has taken a little while but well worth it. Also the vet

Hello all, I asked my vet about starting my mare on pergolide right away and he brought up a good point. That being if she's well controlled on the dosage given and then we test for ACTH won't that

i apologize for not being clear in my questions about Selenium. I want to know the following: 1. What is the purpose of selenium in the IR horses diet? 2. How much selenium does an IR horse need? 3.

The website for Champion Treats lists the analysis for the treats and states that the sugar content is 11.7% and the starch is 15.1% DM. The website also states that the treats contain 1 Gm of

I always assumed he was IR because he is an easy keeper, loses weight in winter and gains weight in summer.... -- - Alicia September 2017, Ipswich, Massachusetts Vinnie's Case History Vinnie's