Just a quick question if I may:  has ECIRHORSE.COM been replaced by ECIRHORSE.ORG ?   Marianne ( *Jannepauli*) EC June, 2011 - http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ECHistory5/files/Marianne/ The

Hi Lori Cushing's/IR horses are more susceptible to these issues. It can be addressed through diagnosis and addressing same as well as a tightly balanced diet. I know you are working on

Could the membership moderator please contact me? I have a private issue that I need to address. It won't take but a minute, but needs to not be out to the membership. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Is there any connection between habronemiasis (summer sores) and cushings, IR and/or laminitis? Majik's had it in his mouth, cheek, eye and regularly just above his pasterns where he leans down to

Hi Lori, I'm trying to remember the details for your boy. Can you add his case history link to your signature so it's easy to find? Lorna in Ontario,Canada ECIR Moderator 2002 *See What Works in

Has anyone gone out to find their horse shaking so badly that they're about to lose their knees and fall down in 40 degree weather? This happened to Majik. Is this related to laminitis, IR or

Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences with Easy Care RX boots which I'm considering for Majik. We just keep plugging along trying to get it right. Lori Surina (Majik) Tucson,

I used the easycare Rx on my Buttercup. She did really well in them. The down side was that they didn't last as long as I would have liked. I was able to duct tape them up and get a little longer

Just another opinion....I like the soft rides and have used them for quite some time. I also have a pair of the easy boots which I actually like better but Beau's feet sweat so much in them. So I

Here also is another source of hoof pads/foam in different densities that can be cut to fit the foot or boot. I tend to like these and use them. Not very expensive

Here are two sources for hoof pads with different densities; cut them to fit. Many types; Kelly will help you choose. http://www.happyhoofpads.com/ These also work great in SoftRides and you don't

Hi All, Apologies for any confusion but the below post in relation to weeping crud was not posted by me it was from "Zoma" who must have added/forgotten to delete my signature from her/his post. (See

Hay is hay (as long as you are talking the same type, so grass hay is the same whether pelleted or baled or alfalfa is the same, but there is a difference between alfalfa and grass); it should be

Hello, I'm new to the group and would appreciate some information. I am running out of my supply of low carb hay, and the feed store where I buy it hasn't any in stock at the moment. Until they do,

Hi Lori, I used the Rx's for my QH gelding George and they worked out really well. The Soft Rides never fit him properly. You can try different types of pads to see what will work the best for you

Hi Sheri(?), Welcome to the list. Thank-you to your vet for the referral. IR is a type of metabolism, not a disease. Arabs rank very high on the list of breeds that are IR. In order to help you

Welcome to the group! The moderators will respond with all the info you need to get started, but an immediate step you can take is to soak, rinse, and drain his hay. Lots of us hang ours up in

My pony has been in Soft Rides pretty much 24/7 for about a year. She loves them! They've held up really well and no problem with rubs. Also very easy on and off. They are heavy, but she doesn't

Lori, I have used both the Soft Rides and the Easy Boot Rxs with my gelding. If the Easy Boot Rxs had a thick, sturdy, lightweight pad I would use them more often. But for my gelding, who still

Thanks Lorna, I've found someone Gloria and Mosi, et al in NC Aug 2012