Hi Gina, Laminitis is an inflammation of the soft tissues connecting the coffin bone to the hoof capsule so it can't be "seen" on xrays but effects from it can be. Things like bony column rotation, th

"In order to properly test for you need to have serum iron, TIBC and Ferritin done" Sorry, that should read "in order to properly test for iron load you need to have serum iron, TIBC and Ferritin done

Hi Karen, Would you be able to go into the file and label the pics so we know for sure which foot is which? Here's the link to them: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/echistory8/photos/albums/123540

Hi Sue, Have you called Cornell directly and asked them about shipping discounts? That would probably be the fastest/easiest way. They have discount labels available but I don't know how/if that appli

Hi Susan, Trouble with the phrase "over time" is that it usually translates into never. When the heels are high and toes are long they take on a life of their own. Unless small amount trims are done a

Compensated IR means that a horse has tested positive for the condition and it is being managed so that the risk of complications such as laminitis has been reduced. It comes from the values derived w

Great news, Debora. Thanks for the update. Yes, it is common to see these types of positive changes when a horse gets its PPID under control. Don't forget that there are IR issues as well, whether pri

Hi Karen, Go to ECHistory8 and click on the "Photos" tab at the top of the screen. Once the pictures come up, click on the "Albums" tab just above the displayed pictures. Then click on Bay Lady's Albu

Hi Chris, You are most welcome :) You are unfortunately experiencing some of the oh-so-helpful (NOT!) effects of Yahoo's Neo operating format. Appreciate that you persevered. Good work on getting so m

Hi Hannah, Sorry to hear Ziggy is having such a hard time of it. Would suggest that you add APF, an adaptogen, to his regimen until he gets used to the pergolide effects. Is he still on the Vitex (cha

Hi Chris, Good work. Please keep us posted as you go along. Lavinia, Dante, George Too and Peanut Jan 05, RI EC Support Team

Hi Kathy, Thanks for adding the pictures - it is really helpful. I have created an album in the Photos section of ECHistory8 and moved your pictures into it. This enables us to look at all the picture

Hi, We ask that all members sign their posts with their name (first is fine), general location and year of joining. On a group of this size, it helps us keep things running more smoothly. Appreciate y

Hi Kris, The mark-ups the vet has done on the previous xrays are good - they are what is needed currently as well. Both the xrays and pictures show that Misty's heels are way too high. Her hoof walls

Hi Melanie, Shawnee's ferritin level is actually quite a bit high as high normal should be more like 200 (lab ranges aren't necessarily normal ranges, just the averages for what the lab sees). His TSI

Hi, What you are describing is the classic "pergolide veil" which many horses get when they first start the meds and may temporarily get each time the dose of their medication is raised to maintain go

Hi Kris, What exactly has been diagnosed as the problem with Misty's tendons? Have you ever had ultrasounds done to examine/diagnose the issues? If not, that needs to be on the "to do list" to see exa

Kris, Another suggestion: Have the heels lowered to the point where Misty appears to not be able to stand down on them then have nerve blocks done to see happens. That will provide a huge amount of in

Hi Robin, Welcome to the list. We need to get a bit more information from you in an organized fashion so ask that you join our sister list ECHistory8 and fill out a case history form for your gelding:

Hi Robin, I gave Patti the heads up to get in touch with you so you should hear from her soon. She can answer any questions that you may have as well as provide local sources for everything you might