Oh Courtney I’m so sorry to see this. As I’ve said before we all grieve when a horse is lost no matter who’s it is. It’s a gut wrenching decision that leaves a gaping hole in your heart. I

I would like to add to this that any pasture which regrows the next Spring is not "dead". As mentioned there, the lower portions of the plant (and the roots) will be very high in sugar, which is how

Yes, relieving her is a great gift - but you will still need to grieve. The pain of loss is the same regardless of the circumstances. -- Eleanor in PA www.drkellon.com EC Owner 2001 The first step

Thank you so much Dr Kellon and Lavinia for your kind words. You are absolutely right, there are much more good memories than not and time heals. She is no longer in pain, which is one of the greatest

So sorry for your loss, Courtney. Sometimes, the best thing we can do for them is the hardest for us. You listened to your girl and did what was best for her. Peace and hugs to you during this

I’m sure this is a stupid question but I don’t know how to do this - or exactly what is meant ? my IR horse is 900 lbs & is actually a little thin - if I do 2% hay that’s 18lbs hay a day - how

I'm so, so, sorry Courtney. I know that loss, and have been down that painful road. Your world is out of balance and it will take a while but eventually the joy she brought you will win out. --

You're doing fine here Laura! Relax. Try feeding him 1.5% of his ideal body weight. I'm not a big fan of inducing abnormalities (hyperthyroidism!). Metabolisms vary but weight loss is still a matter

Thank you. Great information and easy to understand. Janet and Maggie IR -- Janet M. OH 2021

I want to say thank you to this group for providing support during one of the most stressful and downright hellish times in mine and my mom's life. We unfortunately had to say goodbye to our horse

Thank you Dr Kellon and Sherry for your responses. I will get body condition photos taken ASAP. Teddy is quite tall for a Lipizzan (16.2), but as you say, it is a very thrifty breed. He is for sure a

Yes, they could have been compromised if the trucks were not temperature controlled. Start by asking the carrier if the trucks are temperature controlled. With these high temps they can also be

You are certainly not in a high risk state for Lyme but you can see high risk areas here

She might be suffering from anhidrosis as it looks like it is temperature dependant. If this is the case, try not to work her if possible in hot days or do it very early in the morning or very late in

The pharmacy shipped my compounded pergolide capsules by ground transport and it took 5 days to reach me from N.Y. to Fla. Could they have been compromised because of this? Not knowing how hot the

Here is a good article of winter grazing. Hope its ok to share. https://www.safergrass.org/s/dead-grass-safe.pdf -- Chatycady in the Midwest 2022 CaseHistory@ECIR.groups.io | Files

If this were my horse I would have the vet check her for RAO/COPD as well as checking her ACTH level. As we're in the midst of the rise she may need more pergolide at this time of year. --

Steaming does not reduce ESC like soaking does. Lepto and Lyme are both blood tests and if you want to rule them out you should have those tests run as well. -- Thanks, Sherry and Scutch (and Scarlet

Yes, Costco is the way to go, for sure. I get 500, 1000mg tablets for about $22. Got some at Rite Aid once for $120!!! Yikes! -- Ferne Fedeli Magic & Jack 2007 Point Arena, Mendocino County,

Midnight has been experiencing very heavy breathing after minimal excursion. It has been hotter this year/more days in a row than even last year. But yesterday I took her out when it was still in