Hi Valetta, Just a quick peek at the hay analysis. Sorry, if this comment should be on ECH, but, don't know how else to respond? Anyway, I would just be extra cautious with the sulfur/nitrate levels

Hi All, I've not posted about Dawn as she has been doing just fine, until recently. She has been sore on her front end for about three weeks or a month now. It started as the occasional "gimp". It

Hi Lorna, I'm hoping to get some new hay that is, I believe 11% protien so I will prob mix it with my current hay that is 5.3% so hopefully that should fix that. My current hay is going very quickly

Hi Catherine, How much protein is she getting in her total diet? Lorna in Ontario,Canada ECIR Moderator 2002 *See What Works in Equine

This is very helpful, thank you! I will get a copy of the bloodwork. She is in some sort of casting right now on her feet for the next few weeks so I cannot get pictures of her trim, but I will

You make some good points Anne but this muscle loss is more recent. So, even tho', yes, she doesn't get enough excercise & there are hoof problems still to be worked out actually, she is moving more

Hi Laura, Please ask your vet for a hard copy of the lab results. You are legally intitled to a copy. When you join ECH5 you'll need these numbers in the questionnaire too. Not only do we check for

Here is my case history. I will be asking for the blood work from the vet so that I can get specifics. http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ECHistory5/files/Laura%20%26%20Sugar/

given her history, I'd like to see some photos of her posture and feet. The hoof form can dramatically affect standing and moving posture, creating a hollow back that does not use the muscles

Hi there! Thank you so much for all of your reviews, everyone. My vet took the ACTH levels and said they were "high". He did not specify the number. He also tested for IR and said that her bloodwork

I tried to get him other boots for working in, but he's got huge heel bulbs and Trails and Cavallos that fitted his foot size didn't do up around his heel bulbs, Really, really off topic, but I

Hi Jules, I hope you will keep us posted on the developments of your pony on the Metformin medication. I too have a severely IR horse and speaking to the people of the Liphook Equine Hospital they

I love my RXs too - Homer has been wearing one pair for around a year - they are still going strong, and I recently bought a second pair so we can boot all 4 feet. He wears them for turnout when the

I have had a different experience.I love the RX boots for my rehab horse.He wears them in large turnout areas,with no problem. He has trotted (sort of)in them,also without problem. I find them easy

Hi there ~ Please sign your name! where you live and when you joined. That will help us help you faster. Hmm~ what test did your vet use to Dx Cushings? What were the lab resuls? You mention IR

Hey Debora ~ There is a file on the Cushings list which lists various feeds by their maker and NSC count. Melanie Pewe used company website information as well as results different members received

Hi Debbie. I didn't read your complete postings about the Easyboot RX. Here is my two cents: The Easyboot RX is not a very sturdy boot. The first day Sparky wore them he bent down and ripped the

How do you calculate the starch/sugar percentage or NSC content of process feeds? Is there a list somewhere? I do not see this information on the feed tags. Our local mill will get you the info if

I've been researching this too, my 26 yr old Appy mare has lost muscling along her topline and hindquarters. I found that it can be a protein deficiency(sp). I'm starting her on Triple Crown Senior.

I posted over on ECHoof but thought I'd try to get some traffic over there to maybe hold my hand through this. Sashi is hurting. How long until he feels