I've read with fascination the discussion that's been going on between the renowned Katy Watts and Dr. Kellon. I certainly wouldn't want to be in a debate with either of them! I must admit that it

I believe that my well water is high in iron. At least, I can taste it and it leaves a stain. I do not know its exact quantity. What can be done, if anything, to combat this save toting in

Would you know if does goes for Kwikbeet as well? Described at this web site: http://www.dodsonandhorrell.com/uk/dh/horse/fibre/kwikbeet Where I live only molassed beet pulp is to be had. By special

<drkellon@...> wrote: And inherently inaccurate, so not worth attention. Dr. Hall did a paper on it. I don't think I have it in electronic format. She explains the protein and CHO bind to the

Can't say too much before publication, but many studies already published agree that environmental conditions are far more important than variety of grass. If you live where hay is put up when

wrote: Nutrena You're not "supposed to" be feeding grain. The TC Safe Starch is a forage based feed, not grain. Some IR horses can tolerate the lowered carb feeds that are in the teens, but not

--- In EquineCushings@..., "Katy Watts" <kathrynwatts@...> wrote: Perhaps you should take a survey. Has anyone had > problems with sensitive horses after changing to the ESC+starch >

It's wonderfully convenient because it soaks up the water almost instantly. Main drawback in my book is a very high iron level. The few samples I've seen have all been over 800 ppm iron. It can't be

Your vet is right. These results are normal. To get more specific, these results show that when your horse is on a diet of grass hay only there is no insulin resistance. Could be a different story

something that Pergolide binds to dopamine receptors in the brain, mimicing the effect of dopamine. In PPID horses, there has been damage to dopamine producing neurons, reducing the level of the

Hi I was wondering if anyone uses or has used Speedi-Beet instead of the regular beet pulp. They advertise that it's 95% sugar free, if it's as good as it sounds I would consider switching my horse

Thanks, Dr. Kellon and Katy Watts, for the most interesting discussion on ESC vs WSC. It'd be really nice to have a list of hay varieties that'd probably be safe and those that probably wouldn't. That

I just found this in our files under BEET PULP words by Dr. Kellon: There is NOTHING safer to feed your horse than beet pulp. Nothing. If you are having trouble getting insulin under control, don't

I have just finished reading all the latest posts on feeding triple crown products (which are far away from me) although I can buy Nutrena Lite Balance. I have been feeding bp, soaked, with added in

My guys have sported black teeth/tongues over the years and I have put it down to the wild grape vines.One of their favourite things! Lorna

I just recently received my Az First Balance mix from Horsetech.I thought the aroma may have been anise or fenugreek but no flavouring had been added to the mix,and Rod said it was the traces.In

Hi Torri: I've had to syringe my custom mix for the past two years, my horse won't touch his grain with any water added to it at all. I find that syringing his custom mix about two hours before his

How does ginseng interact with pergolide? I am thinking from something that I read that the two have similar functions. Erin > >

I am having the same trouble. He turns up his nose at the custom mix and just watches the other horses eat. He holds out for the hay. Horsetech sent me a sample 'flavot enhancer' but he won't touch

Eleanor wrote: You can't leave neoprene on 24/7 because it doesn't "breathe". You'll get skin breakdown. I just checked e-bay and there are 24 sets of shipping boots for sale at REALLY low