My heart goes out to you in this trying time. I will keep you in my prayers and I know that the Great Spirit will give you the wisdom you need. Whatever you do is what is right for you and your boy.

Hi Kay, I am exactly where you are. I know the tired and I will send prayers and the best of thoughts to you, yours and Domino. And thank you for taking such good care of your horse. Sue

Thanks to all of you for your posts concerning my frustration with this awful disease. Today, after 3 days of decreasing bute, Amiga was trotting again. I guess I'm going to have to get a grip on my

Kay - I don't think anyone would blame you for calling it quits. Especially Domino. It sounds like you've gone to heroic measures to not only save him, but to give him a good and happy home. There

Makyla — I never meant to imply that all veterinarian recommended supplements would work on a Cushingoid horse. That's the biggest challenge with this disease... it's insidious and affects each

I have a question to anyone using thyroid supplements. I just started my guy on Eudaemonics thyroid powder a few days ago (1T/day). I know some of you saw results in a few days. When did the rest

Hello everyone - Just wanted to clarify something that Paula said about the ABC "Cushing's Study". I am just about to go on the program. ABC is requiring me to purchase their Free Choice stress kit

--Kay I'm glad you came on this list and have looked forwrd to your posts. I my thoughts are with you and your horse. The fight is tiring and at some point we will all know when it's time to rest

Thank you, Susan and Kay...you seem to understand the situation. I have 'let go' of the outcome and feel a sense of peace. I will go ahead with my treatments and see what happens in a couple of

Kay in AK, I for one understand exactly were you are coming from. I live in NH and last winter Darby got very sick I was besides myself with worry about what to do with her body should she die or I

Kay, I just want to say, sometimes we have to Let Go and Let God. You have done so much for this baby. My thoughts are with you today, and my candle is lit for you and for you to have the wisdom

Hi Mary, you have not offended me at all. I have been to Gretchen Fathauer's site many times in the Spring. I will go look again. I know you just want to help. I am amazed at your horse Marvin's

Hi Mary, I work on Darby's feet between trims. I have managed to get one foot derotated and her other foot is very stubborn. Three years ago when she first foundered my farrier put her in heartbar

Hi, I have just posted a link to Gretchen Fathauers site "Treating Founder(Chronic Laminitis) without Horseshoes". Check it out. Mary

I have used sabre sneakers with success. When my horse doesn't need them any more she lets me know! Sue might and

Kay, I hope that i do not offend you, but I too had a horse in such agony that he would not leave the barn, would hardly eat, and would rarely stand up. After pulling his front shoes and pads( a rare

Paula, thank you for saying this so well. While I don't deny that some people have had successes with their Cushingoid horses using this or that supplement or treatment, most of the evidence in favor

This post may not win me many friends, but I feel it's necessary to say (again) since there are new members on the list. I am leery of ABC's supposed "Cushing's Study." I contacted them almost two

It seems like everyone goes to such pain to feed medications and supplements. I know I did until recently. My Cushing's gelding is on multiple items, and I was so worried he'd drop or miss something

wrote: Abscesses can be difficult to detect sometimes. I have gotten so I know when Marvin has one(or more) just by the way he is standing. He will shift his weight back and forth, point one toe