I have been feeding Triple Crown Omega Max which is 100% flax to my IR mare. Recently at my feed store I saw the Legends supplement which is flax based - Legends Omega Plus. Is this suitable for an IR

My Spanish Andalusian broodmare has been dx IR since 2011 and with the help and advice I have gotten from this group, she has successfully had 2 healthy foals since her diagnosis. Her diet is pretty t

I was able to order mine through Southern States as they do not stock it. I just asked for Mag Ox. Dawn & Roma Middletown, DE August 2011

There was a recent study that said Andalusians (this is not a breed but a term used for horses of the Iberian peninsula which are usually PRE-Pure Spanish Horses, Lusitanos & crosses) like pony breeds

Roma gave birth to a healthy colt on May 26th and both her and her colt are doing well. When I joined I was so overwhelmed but through the help of this group I have gotten Roma to a healthy place wher

Increased protein and mineral requirements outstrip the somewhat higher calorie needs and since she is obese the calories are the least of your concern but very important not to short change her on pr

I just read the new file posted Getting Help with mineral balancing 2012.doc . I have been balancing it myself but need help with this. My file is here http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/ECHistory5/fi

**Sorry forgot to sign this post thank you again LavinaDawn & Roma Middletown, DE August 2011

-Thank you for your help Lavina She no longer has any fat pads with the exception of her eye sockets which change all the time. We have temporarily stopped all exercise because of weather & footing. S

Hello everyone, I hope someone can help me with this. My mare, Roma, is confirmed IR and although has had other foals, this is the first one she has carried since being confirmed IR. I have updated he

Thanks Joan & Susan, Even though still fairly new here, I know to look here first as you are a much better source of information than some of the "new" break throughs! THANK YOU! Dawn & Roma Middletow

I just read this short article and was wondering if this works. My horse is in the severe IR range, not lame & getting plenty of exercise but still can not get weight off. Has anyone had experience wi

Thank you for your quick responses. I also just heard from my vet today who said Roma's Leptin, which was drawn on the same day 4/17/12, was above the normal limit at 7.31. I do not know much about Le

I purchased Immunall a month ago & started my mare on it as she has had some problems with fertility (first thyroid & now IR) and also uterine fluid when examined. The regime for breeding mares is 10

In Dec 2011 I started with the emergency diet recommendation of loose salt but had to back off because Roma refused to eat. She currently gets 1 Tsp per feeding - 2X Daily but also gets PALA TECH 1 sc

THANK YOU JAINI !! The spreadsheet is fabulous, I could have never done it! I used to be quite smart but I was racking my brains and always came up with a HIGH iron. So glad for your help! ESC is 5.4%

Tried to make it easier to read but .... ppm mg/lb. Iron 67 30 Zinc 16 7 Copper 7 3 Manganese 63 29 Molybdenum 2.1 .9 Thanks, Dawn & Roma Middletown, DE

Forgive me I am still new at this and am still reading through all the different files and posts. I can't seem to figure out what's going on and if the Iron & manganese ratios I have done are out of w

My vet gave me my test results taken earlier in December and in August 2011. When tested in August I was told everything was OK so although Roma doesn't get any grain she continued on pasture 24/7 and

Thanks JoAnne