At first, try feeding the hay loose in a bin. Weigh it so you know how much she's getting. I've had horses who will just go stand in the corner of shelter when I muzzle them. Others are much more

Akira's muzzle came in today so for her 3rd meal I took it down and put it on her. We have 1" hole hay nets that are double bagged. I put the muzzle on her and she was unable to get even a sprig from

My horses love the occasional sip of beer.... just put it in his supplement feeder or a bucket... I'm sure he'll drink it. -- Linda in CA 2020 Midnight and

And if you have APF, dose Truman today. When I'm worried about the veil, I go to the maximum dose. -- Cass, Sonoma Co., CA 2012 ECIR Group Moderator Cayuse and Diamond Case History Folder

Hi Jen, Your CH is from March of 2020. Could you please make sure you've uploaded the current form. As far as the question on PPID you can run a TRH stim test for an early PPID horse but as we're

Hi Terri, It's been quite a while since you've posted so a couple of things: A - can you please create an auto-signature to be used when you post to the group? To do that: 1) Go to this link to amend

Hi Vicky, Don't panic. He may have a bit of a veil or he may not show any signs at all. Give him his dose tomorrow at the usual time. Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet over the bridge) EC

Hi Mary Ann, I'm assuming that you do realize that it's in BI's best interest to tell you that only their product is quality controlled, guaranteed to be the right amount, etc, etc, correct? We

This morning I gave my horse Truman his dose of 2 Prascend tablets only to find out the head groom gave him the same dose earlier. Is there anything I can do to counteract the overdose since it's so

Hi Tina, It's like the old joke about 'how do you eat an elephant' - one bite (or in this case step) at a time. I know the joke isn't PC, but you get the idea. Your CH link is fine now. The 644 is

Hi, How do I decipher my EMS Calculator results? Also, how do you determine if your horse is PPID if the blood results fall within the normal range, but she is experiencing many symptoms of PPID?

I have been clipping my horse all summer at about 1/2 inch and she seems very comfortable. Do you recommend to continue this all winter? I am in sometimes frigid Ohio. She basically lives outside but

Mary Ann, I'm sorry, I forget. Have you tried Rescue Remedy to help calm her ? -- Lorna in Eastern Ontario 2002 Check out FAQ : https://www.ecirhorse.org/FAQ.php

Hi Mary Ann, The advice the experts are giving you does not concur with what we have learned here,following hundreds of horses,and their blood work,for many years. I know this is frustrating. Most of

I also forgot to mention, we are going to "try" to get her next blood sample without any sedation. Wish everyone involved "Good Luck". -- Mary Ann & Rosie - Nova Scotia, Canada - Joined August

Sherry, thanks you have eased my mind. It just takes so long to get all the history updated hey testing etc. to go forward with the diet I’m going to get the timothy cubes today. Here are my

Recently someone mentioned safergrass and so I had a read. I always like to learn more and the articles were in line with what I feel from my hay vendors in dairyland. In fact my grade one laminitis

Hi Sherry, I did mention all of the group responses regarding dosing of Prascend. What my vet relayed to me from the expert at BI is there can and has been a "significant" difference in efficacy

Thank you for the clarification, Martha. I believe I did see the veil. Good to hear no harm from it if not needed. Thanks! -- Bev & Sariah (PPID) from Idaho, 2021 CaseHistory@ECIR.groups.io | Files

Hi Bev, You only want the endogenous (baseline) test. There are no lab standards to compare to for TRH Stim testing during the fall rise as well as for a horse already on pergolide. When starting