Yes this type of work keeps them in great shape. Jazz was a buff little beef cake after that first summer. I worked as a guide for a few summers, just the normal side of the road rent a horse type

Yes the horses are conditioned for it before I start with the longer rides and are healthy enough to do it. I spend a lot of time mapping out new trails. If I keep the rides to even 3 hours I would

Not at all! One of the benefits of exercise is that the active muscles will have a higher glucose demand, so as long as my guys are working, I have no issue what so ever in letting them eat a bit

Dakota was originally tested last October. We retested in late January 2008, and his ACTH had risen (as you may remember). I'm wondering if now is a good time to have another blood draw.

Gotcha...I'm simply perturbed that they have both picked up this cough (after years of respiratory health), and I'm looking for an answer as to why. I put Icon on the supplement originally because

Will do. Thanks......Kathy, CO Sandra Su <ssu@...> wrote: Equi-analytical isn't in CO, but you can mail in your hay, and they can send you the results by e-mail. That's where I had my

Hi Pauline, I just responded and my message just disappeared from Yahoo. If it re-appears and this is a duplicate, just ignore one of them. Dr Kellon has advised to give ginseng at the rate of 7.5

Julie, Her stance shows that she's uncomfortable on her feet. That's where the muscular tension is coming from. Her feet are underrun, which is what's giving you the "lift" in the lines at the

I think the whole idea of the diet and pergolide and everything suggested here is to try to prevent problems. I'd say that your horses may continue to do well if they are now. There are no

on Not at all! One of the benefits of exercise is that the active muscles will have a higher glucose demand, so as long as my guys are working, I have no issue what so ever in letting them eat a bit

<whitehorsebullet@...> wrote: > Is it inevitable that they will If you are diligent about weight control, diet and medication it's not inevitable they will founder. However, the missing factor for

Yes, I wondered why the article didn't list a single feed we normally recommend, like Carb-Guard, ODTB cubes, TC Safe Starch Forage, Sterrets pellets, etc. I noticed a number of places where the

ever He sure sounds like another case of possible seasonal hormonal transition related laminitis I was talking about a few days ago. He's not IR, negative Cushing's - at least in those September

Equi-analytical isn't in CO, but you can mail in your hay, and they can send you the results by e-mail. That's where I had my hay tested, as do many people here. If you get it done there, ask for

Would he be in condition for a long ride? I wouldn't ride 5 to 6 hrs. on Penny right now, and I've been riding her consistently all winter. Make sure you won't be stressing your horse with a long

<helaineelliott@...> wrote: test which was last July when it was 26 with the normal range from Idexx 9-35 pg/ml. This latest is 34. A note to add that when the blood was drawn she was not feeling

Sandy cant remember where you are but a custom feed maker like Ambos may be a bet to try Suzie in oz From: EquineCushings@... [mailto:EquineCushings@...] On Behalf Of

From the name it is John Konke product unless he has changed his feeding programme may be to high power for IR write for a complete analysis.Suzie in Oz From: EquineCushings@...

I'm giving Jack 1 tablet daily. Is this correct? & for how long? Thanks Pauline & Jack ( who has now learnt to drink through his muzzle!) > > >

unnecessary. though. and hay. hay Gluquestrian, (very rarely). for of on I will be in touch with the nutritionist (Ken) in the next couple of days and will try to get all the info on Ghost's feed.