http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/-t1.htm Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:14:52 GMT 10 http://i82.servimg.com/u/f82/13/72/15/58/small711.jpg http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/-t1.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/winter-or-notstill-gotta-clean-that-sheath-t1713.htm just joan SO HERES THAT LITTLE SONG TO HELP YOU ALONG. The Sheath Cleaning Song Author Unknown Sing it to the tune of "Hello Mother, Hello Father" from camp song How's it hangin'? So much cleaner. Aren't you glad I washed your wiener? I'll admit it's kinda creepy that I had to stick my arm up in your pee-pee. It was sticky. It was gunky. It felt icky. It smelled funky. It was cruddy, it was crusty-- when you stuck it out, it creaked like ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:14:52 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/winter-or-notstill-gotta-clean-that-sheath-t1713.htm#13489 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/winter-or-notstill-gotta-clean-that-sheath-t1713.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/skinny-percheron-for-sale-what-would-you-tell-the-owner-t1546.htm Oakie Dokie Ok...so I am on another website looking at livestock for sale and I see a percheron for sale for $700.00... I am not looking for a percheron but I clicked the ad to see what he looked like and he is so frigen skinny I can see his back bone and butt bone , he is standing in frount of a half eaten round bale so yeah I would say he has hay....But I wanted to write these people and say " you need to get a wormer for your horse and up his grain or something because he is very under weight....I ... Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:27:01 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/skinny-percheron-for-sale-what-would-you-tell-the-owner-t1546.htm#12161 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/skinny-percheron-for-sale-what-would-you-tell-the-owner-t1546.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/feed-question-t1351.htm SnapHappyHillbilly
I'd like to start him on MSM again for his arthritis and BOSS for weight gain. However, I don't really want to start feeding grain..... is there a way you can do this??

He has arthritis, heaves and weight problems. If anyone has any advice that'd be great.]]> Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 10 Sep 2009 01:54:00 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/feed-question-t1351.htm#10856 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/feed-question-t1351.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-it-the-time-of-year-for-for-horses-and-colds-t1573.htm Oakie Dokie My horse had a bit of a runny nose and coughing a bit....I had him on penicillien this spring for the same thing...I am wondering if he may kick this cold on his own or if he is going to need meds again?? He has no yellow mucous or anything YET....I board at a stable with about 32 horses and about 5 are coughing...When I noticed the first one coughing ( which is now on meds) I said my horse is next...I was right! My horse is only 18 months old and maybe he is still trying to get ammune to the ... Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:18:19 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-it-the-time-of-year-for-for-horses-and-colds-t1573.htm#12355 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-it-the-time-of-year-for-for-horses-and-colds-t1573.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/vets-near-oromocto-nb-t1583.htm shelly I'm looking to arrange a pre-purchase exam for a horse near Oromocto, NB. I have contact info for the horse's regular vet for reference, but of course I want an outside vet to do the exam. I'm not at all familier with the area so I don't know what vets are around there. Can anyone help? Thanks! Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:42:45 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/vets-near-oromocto-nb-t1583.htm#12455 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/vets-near-oromocto-nb-t1583.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/epic-canadian-t1556.htm DesignedByDiesel My vet reccomended it, I now have one of my horses on it. Can anyone tell me any info on it other than what the label tells me?? LOL
Feedback?]]> Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:21:08 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/epic-canadian-t1556.htm#12226 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/epic-canadian-t1556.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/a-lumpy-horse-t1507.htm DesignedByDiesel CHECK OUT PHOTO In Mid-September my 10 year old Quarter Horse gelding broke out in hives. We figured it was just the bugs out after a rain storm we just had. Unfortunately they did not go away after a few days. I had a Friday off to prepare for the Valley Reiners so I set up an appointment with the vet. She came out, examined Zippy. Did a CBC on him. Bloodwork was all normal with no infections. He was diagnosed "lumpy Zippy syndrome" (not really, i made that one up) She ... Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:14:09 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/a-lumpy-horse-t1507.htm#11969 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/a-lumpy-horse-t1507.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/pulled-groin-t1560.htm Flicka Ok, here's a new one for me. My friends horse went and got himself kicked in the sheath about 2 months ago, nice and swollen. She had the vet out and got him nice and cleaned up, antibotics and all. Well, since then he's just not moving right, cranky, not wantting to move forward. So she's getting very upset now at this as he's only 7. So last night as a last ditch attention before getting the vet out AGAIN, she cleanned out his sheath again. Last week she did and pulled out a nice sized ... Horse Health - equine health care Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:31:00 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/pulled-groin-t1560.htm#12281 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/pulled-groin-t1560.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/x-rays-in-the-bathurst-area-t1557.htm Bay-Lee I am working on having a vet with a portable machine come to the Bathurst Area, anyone who wishes to have the vet visit your barn, please let me know.. I will update the post when ever I know anything new.. Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:57:04 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/x-rays-in-the-bathurst-area-t1557.htm#12255 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/x-rays-in-the-bathurst-area-t1557.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/apple-cider-vinegar-a-must-read-t1506.htm LittleRoam Found a good site for ACV: apple-cider-vinegar-benefits.com just check the Horse Care section. When I googled for more information it was amazing the results people had for SO many health issues inside and outside the horse's body. Definately worth checking out. Note--It's the Pure ACV that's the most beneficial. If anyone finds a good deal on the stuff...let me know! Happy Trails in what's left of the riding season for 2009!!!!!!!!!!!! :7_10_4[1].gif: Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:04:40 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/apple-cider-vinegar-a-must-read-t1506.htm#11955 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/apple-cider-vinegar-a-must-read-t1506.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eee-on-ctv-news-600-t1496.htm Bay-Lee I will be watching that for sure Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 05 Oct 2009 18:22:08 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eee-on-ctv-news-600-t1496.htm#11891 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eee-on-ctv-news-600-t1496.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-ohclover-t1488.htm rude help...my corral or pasture which is I don't know how many acres was done last fall and I didn't plant anything but seems like its filling up with clover everywhere..do you seed your pastures ..I was thinking of purchasing some brome or timothy seeds to try and slow down the clover ..any suggestions :lookitup.gif: Horse Health - equine health care Sat, 03 Oct 2009 18:55:19 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-ohclover-t1488.htm#11825 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-ohclover-t1488.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/found-warning-on-another-site-t1398.htm Loves Color Hi all I am not trying to engage in fear mongering but I recieved this e-mail from a friend and I think that it is too serious to ignore. I've removed personal info to protect the person's privacy. the pony in the e-mail lives in the Nova Scotia. I am not sure where the new horse they purchased came from but will try to find out. If I get any more info I will let you know. Please feel free to pass along to anyone you think would benefit. You may also get this same message on facebook as I am ... Horse Health - equine health care Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:47:28 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/found-warning-on-another-site-t1398.htm#11196 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/found-warning-on-another-site-t1398.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eating-thistles-t1435.htm Freva Last night I noticed one of our mares sort of nosing through our pasture and as I watched her I noticed she was looking for and only munching on thistles. She would take big mouth fulls and munch them down...carefully. Still sort of cringing at the thoughts of it but she really seemed intent on just the thistles. Is there something specfic that she is trying to get from them? I have noticed one of our ponies occassional eat thistles but this girl really had quite a feast. Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:57:30 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eating-thistles-t1435.htm#11419 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/eating-thistles-t1435.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/allergic-reaction-to-wasp-bite-t1407.htm Tammy Stretch was laying down today. And stayed laying down even when anyone approached the paddock. I went over to him and he didn't get up. There was tightness around his nostrils, which in him usually means that his belly is uncomfortable. I got him up and lead him around a little. He seemed lame on his front right. Also the skin on his right side was "ripply". I don't know how to describe it other than it was like he had dimples or little bumps all over his skin. But only on the ... Horse Health - equine health care Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:36:45 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/allergic-reaction-to-wasp-bite-t1407.htm#11230 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/allergic-reaction-to-wasp-bite-t1407.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/poor-sunny-and-a-first-aid-kit-t1427.htm mypony So the other night me and my friend took or horses for a trail ride. Everything was going great, beautiful evening. We went down a lane that my friend's dad owns and we ALWAYS watch out for this old culvert that is half way down the lane. It has a whole in it and we generally walk on the opposite side. Well Thursday night my friend was talking and not paying attention to where we were on the trail, Sunny (her 20+ QH gelding) went through the culvert with his back left leg. When it came ... Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:49:00 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/poor-sunny-and-a-first-aid-kit-t1427.htm#11384 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/poor-sunny-and-a-first-aid-kit-t1427.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/acupuncture-t1409.htm SexyDexy Does anyone here have acupuncture treatments or better yet have them done on your horse, cat, dog... I'm looking for an alternative for one of my elderly cats that is in pretty rough shape lately. She's already had a round of Adequan with no improvement. The only thing that helps is painkillers but with long term use comes side effects. Things I'm not willing to risk with her. So does acupuncture work for arthritis? My poor girl can barely jump onto the couch anymore and I have ... Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:04:01 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/acupuncture-t1409.htm#11254 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/acupuncture-t1409.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/info-on-feeding-boss-t1339.htm Bay-Lee Black Oil Sunflower Seeds (BOSS) Black Oil Sunflower Seeds, often abbreviated BOSS, are not something that most horse owners would think of feeding to their horse. However, they have many nutritional benefits, and are worth exploring. First, let's back up to what BOSS are. They are bird feed. Yep, that's right, I'm talking about the same black sunflower seeds that you (well, maybe not YOU...but lots of people) buy in 50 lb bags to feed the birds during the winter. They ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:08:33 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/info-on-feeding-boss-t1339.htm#10804 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/info-on-feeding-boss-t1339.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/barefoot-trim-and-laminitis-t1371.htm morgansRgreat
Auburn University is using Pete Ramey to do barefoot trims on horses with chronic laminitis to see how their hooves respond to natural care. He will do the trimming over six to seven months to see if this approach can reverse symptoms of the disease and increase soundness.

Looking forward to the results. Hopefully, this will further barefoot trimming in mainstream thinking.]]> Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:22:12 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/barefoot-trim-and-laminitis-t1371.htm#10995 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/barefoot-trim-and-laminitis-t1371.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/california-race-track-allowing-horses-to-race-shoeless-t1368.htm ~TC~ Interesting information: CALIFORNIA HORSE RACING BOARD - RULES NOTICED TO THE PUBLIC: Quote:RULE 1853. EXAMINATION REQUIRED. SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF THE REGULATION The proposed amendment to Rule 1853, Examination Required, will add subparagraph (b)(1) through (3) which would allow a thoroughbred horse to run without horseshoes provided that its unshod participation is declared at the time of entry and noted in the official program. NECESSITY Board Rule 1853, Examination Required, ... Horse Health - equine health care Sun, 13 Sep 2009 12:54:50 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/california-race-track-allowing-horses-to-race-shoeless-t1368.htm#10979 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/california-race-track-allowing-horses-to-race-shoeless-t1368.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sunburnt-nose-t741.htm Walk On My poor app has a very sunburnt nose,blisters all over it,can you put human suntan lotion on a horse? Any tips for relief poor girl :36_33_11[1].gi Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:11:05 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sunburnt-nose-t741.htm#6076 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sunburnt-nose-t741.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/do-we-still-have-an-equine-dentist-on-this-forum-t1346.htm rude I was lunging my mare this morning when a friend standing by the fence heard her teeth or jaws banging (hard to explain) together when trotting..this must be hurtful or terribly anoying ...I've never noticed as I thought the noise was from her hoof booties..her teeth were filed 4 months ago because she couldn't chew her hay properly and vet said she had ulcers from her teeth being neglected for years (we just purchased her in Dec) now wondering what this could be ? :roll: Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:36:16 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/do-we-still-have-an-equine-dentist-on-this-forum-t1346.htm#10836 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/do-we-still-have-an-equine-dentist-on-this-forum-t1346.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/lets-talk-worming-t1316.htm Caper Cowgirl All our horses are now home...And its worming time... Cisco was wormed in June so he recieved a full tube of wormer....No issues there, pretty straight forward Tess hasn't been wormed this season or even more importantly since Fawn was born.....So I gave her 1/2 and will give her another 1/2 next week....Then next month I will worm her with a whole tube (Owner neglect I know but since we owned her she has never been physically with us until now) Fawn (the filly) was given a 1/4 ... Horse Health - equine health care Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:12:59 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/lets-talk-worming-t1316.htm#10639 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/lets-talk-worming-t1316.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/manure-munching-nutrition-or-behaviour-t191.htm Tammy What are everyone's thoughts on manure munchers? Do you think it is based on something lacking in their diet, or do you think that it's more of a behavioural issue? Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:22:05 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/manure-munching-nutrition-or-behaviour-t191.htm#1457 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/manure-munching-nutrition-or-behaviour-t191.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/magnetic-therapy-t1173.htm Bay-Lee so I bought a pair of magnetic bell boots for Bay-Lee. I find he is ouchy at a trot with his white leg...his naviculare syndrome seems to be flaring up, so any thoughts on magnetic therapy.. Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:04:12 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/magnetic-therapy-t1173.htm#9458 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/magnetic-therapy-t1173.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/grain-question-for-hard-keeper-older-horse-t1104.htm LittleRoam Hi, I have a 20 plus 15.2 hh quarter horse gelding who needs alot of grain to maintain him. I have no pasture btw. I feed lots of hay. My question: I have been feeding him Purina's Hi Fat Hi Fiber, Equilizer, but it wasn't enough, so added crimped oats, flax, (and beet pulp through the winter). I e-mailed Pam Mackenzie at Purina for another option that might work better for my horse. She suggested the following: Evolution Senior--Go to www.agripurina.ca follow equine. Products ... Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:35:02 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/grain-question-for-hard-keeper-older-horse-t1104.htm#8924 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/grain-question-for-hard-keeper-older-horse-t1104.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/my-poor-girl-t1047.htm Ellie*Mae Dolly is 3 legged lame - she was fine 2 hours ago when I got home......when I went to get them to feed - she whinnied at me but couldn't walk We got her to the barn, but she is lifting her right hind....my poor girl....just waiting on the vet - I love emerg calls - Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 23 Jul 2009 21:26:58 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/my-poor-girl-t1047.htm#8496 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/my-poor-girl-t1047.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/more-diet-information-boring-but-essential-t1097.htm ~TC~ If you have issues with Fading coats...(It's not the sun that causes this btw).... and/or of the following... Ligament issue, arthritis, Problems foaling out, poor hoof quality etc... or you rely on your feed manufacturer to supply your horse with all it's essential vitamins and minerals...or if you horse has "irritability, hypersensitivity, muscular symptoms from twitching to spasm....gait disturbances, including stilted gait, base wide gait behind, difficulty controlling the hind end when ... Horse Health - equine health care Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:35:57 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/more-diet-information-boring-but-essential-t1097.htm#8843 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/more-diet-information-boring-but-essential-t1097.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/wither-pads-t1077.htm Bay-Lee my saddle is tight on one side of Bay-Lee, I tried another saddle which was Full qh bars and it still was tight. so I am shopping for a pad for his withers, does anyone use one??, what brand, and where to buy... Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:13:41 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/wither-pads-t1077.htm#8720 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/wither-pads-t1077.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-your-horse-drinking-enough-water-t1083.htm LittleRoam I’ve got a great recipe for any equine that may not be drinking as much as you’d like them to for any reason. Try this: Crush up, or dissolve white peppermints in some water, add some table salt and molasses. Add to a bucket of water and throw a handful of crimped oats on the top. Stir it up. Voila! The oats really gets them interested and keeps them interested and drinking more, just to get the ones on the bottom. I just gave this to my mare and Sailor Girl's gelding and it ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:11:19 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-your-horse-drinking-enough-water-t1083.htm#8762 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/is-your-horse-drinking-enough-water-t1083.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-boys-almost-time-to-wean-the-colt-t970.htm rude colt is now 2.5 months and vet says I can wean him at 3 months of age as mare is melting away and now foundered because of all that feed..I've been raking my brains out trying to help this poor mare....how do you go abouts doing this and how long will it take for the mare to dry up?...should I put the colt with the other horses and put mare in the barn or the other way around? will they make a big fuss when they are seperated ?? :36_33_11[1].gi Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:56:08 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-boys-almost-time-to-wean-the-colt-t970.htm#7930 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/oh-boys-almost-time-to-wean-the-colt-t970.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/scratches-on-a-back-foot-t948.htm mypony One of my ponies has scratches on his back left pastern. What do you suggest I should treat it with? I have been spraying Apple cider vinegar and TTO. But that is not doing too much. Over the last few days it is getting worse. Thanks for the help. Horse Health - equine health care Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:33:36 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/scratches-on-a-back-foot-t948.htm#7812 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/scratches-on-a-back-foot-t948.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/when-using-white-lightning-t977.htm mypony I treated my horses feet with White Lightning today and found a really good trick. The WL and vinegar solution is applied to a cotton ball that is spread out on the frog of the foot, then you have to place the foot in a plastic bag. Well most plastic is not strong enough to hold to the horse walking around or pawing the ground. Put several pieces of Duct Tap over the bottom of the plastic bag. It worked really well. My boys walked around while the White Lightning was working its magic and they ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:12:47 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/when-using-white-lightning-t977.htm#7956 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/when-using-white-lightning-t977.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/hoof-health-t716.htm ~TC~ I personally don't think this topic has to be segregated to a seperate thread anymore... It is growing so FAST! So many are realizing the importance of BF now it is INSANE... I can't believe the changes in just the past 2 years alone... TB's are being raced BF, Endurance riders are doing 100 mile PLUS races BF, Police horses are BF, Barrel Racers, Cross country Jumping, dressage, it is endless really... The veterinarian text books are FINALLY being changed after years and years of ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:11:30 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/hoof-health-t716.htm#5902 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/hoof-health-t716.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/updated-good-news-bad-news--so-what-do-you-know-about-t781.htm Ellie*Mae So the good news is - she DOES NOT HAVE WHITE LINE OR SEEDY TOE - what she does have are crappy feet (we knew that!) - the vet recommended Farriers formula, and a couple of cycles of front shoes til her feet grow out - and that hopefully will take care of that - he said normally he sees feet like hers on old broodmares, not horses getting regular care from an "excellent farrier" - (he knows the fellow we use)....he also figures her feet grow really fast, since it was only 4 weeks since ... Horse Health - equine health care Sun, 14 Jun 2009 19:40:07 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/updated-good-news-bad-news--so-what-do-you-know-about-t781.htm#6451 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/updated-good-news-bad-news--so-what-do-you-know-about-t781.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/this-stuff-is-amazing-for-heaves-t718.htm rude I know I haven't been around for awhile..due to mare foaling and spring arriving but thought I would share this information with you as I know how fustrating heaves can be to look at a horse struggling to breath...I have a boarder who has a mare with heaves and since the day she arrived I've put her on 99.% MSM...well to my astonishment the stuff works...it's been controling the heaves ....don't get me wrong..it won't cure it but it controls it...just yesterday afternoon I went out to check on ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 03 Jun 2009 13:28:04 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/this-stuff-is-amazing-for-heaves-t718.htm#5922 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/this-stuff-is-amazing-for-heaves-t718.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/i-think-they-re-a-wee-bit-skinny-t154.htm Tammy Hi Gang! Looking for some advice on feeding. The critters are losing their winter coats and I think they may be a wee bit thin. Their hind quarters look good but there isn't alot of meat over their ribs. I'm used to fairly plump horses so I don't know if they are thin or I'm just a worry wart. Here's their current feeding regime (Thunder's of course is a bit different but he's a chubby little fellow!): 0630 - 1 cup haystretch, 1 cup BSS, 1 cup Nutripac, 2 flakes hay 1200 - 2 flakes ... Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:17:23 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/i-think-they-re-a-wee-bit-skinny-t154.htm#1103 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/i-think-they-re-a-wee-bit-skinny-t154.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/haylage-for-horses-t615.htm whats up doc the bales only have 30 to 40% moisture. Smells really good!!!]]> Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 19 May 2009 13:33:36 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/haylage-for-horses-t615.htm#5072 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/haylage-for-horses-t615.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sensitive-to-blackflies-t563.htm Loves Color My gelding is having a real problem with the flies, this is the first full fly season that I have owned him. I have a fly sheet, fly mask and he is sprayed with citronella; but, if the flies are bad his sheath swells bad. I spoke with the vet, he told me to walk him to get the swelling down and if that does not work I will have to take him in. I will take him for sure if I need to; but, I was wondering if anyone else came accross this and has a solution that I can try? I was thinking of putting ... Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 11 May 2009 16:38:29 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sensitive-to-blackflies-t563.htm#4589 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/sensitive-to-blackflies-t563.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/nose-abcess-t379.htm Barefoot_Horsegirl Cutter sprung an abcess on the centre of his nose yesterday. It was golf ball sized and hard but I took a bucket of HOT water with 10+ drops of tea tree oil, soaked a cloth and held it on the abcess. It busted (GROSS :sick: ) and immediatly shrunk to half its size. Its still draining and seems to be getting better. Has anyone had this happen before? Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 21 Apr 2009 13:49:09 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/nose-abcess-t379.htm#2985 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/nose-abcess-t379.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/another-one-at-tammys-t390.htm just joan Tammy sent this via email Lord thunderin' - will it ever stop? Another horse came down with the same thing that Stretch had. Stomach cramps, diahreah and unbearable pain. We don't know what's causing it - nor can any of us think straight this morning. We spent the night in shifts keeping Gala on her feet. She seems to be over the worst of it and is now napping in the paddock. So I am going to do the same and get a little bit of shuteye. I'll give you a better update tomorrow ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:52:51 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/another-one-at-tammys-t390.htm#3078 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/another-one-at-tammys-t390.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/mud-fever-how-s-it-going-t401.htm oldsaddlebags Well...... I think I have finally got a handle on our mud fever. I have soaked both feet on buckets of epsom salts and hot water and got the scabs off. Then I blew her legs dry with my hair dryer and applied melaleuca gel to the red sore spots. I will wash her legs again tonight and re-apply the melaleuca gel. Dottie had it quite bad with very swollen pasterns and fetlocks. This is the worst I have had to deal with ever. How is everyone else handling this dilema? Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:43:18 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/mud-fever-how-s-it-going-t401.htm#3165 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/mud-fever-how-s-it-going-t401.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/update-on-stretch-t381.htm just joan this is from Tammy.........I dont know where the original post is about his colic.. . I just came in from the barn. Stretch is doing better but I don't think he's totally over the hump yet. He's only nibbling at the hay but at least he's drinking alot. His poop is forming soft balls now - which is a big improvement from the streams he was letting out yesterday. I think he's still having pains in the belly because his muzzle area still isn't as relaxed as it should be. I have him ... Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:16:46 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/update-on-stretch-t381.htm#2998 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/update-on-stretch-t381.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/worming-again-t384.htm hopeful_farm
Anyone have any suggestions before we have no tail left? I was told to get the cheap one because it's better?!?!?!?! I paid 29.99 for the quest!]]> Horse Health - equine health care Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:27:24 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/worming-again-t384.htm#3017 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/worming-again-t384.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/donna-and-chance-an-update-on-his-eye-t188.htm just joan Hello folks, I hope you will all keep Donna and Chance in your prayers tonight. I'm very sad to inform you that he was diagnosed today with an inoperable malignancy in his left eye. Not the news we were hoping for. They will be performing cryosurgery over the next day after which he'll begin chemo. He will be coming home from PEI tomorrow to begin treatments. (The upside is that the tumour is 'contained' to the site, but there's not enough healthy tissue near to expedite surgery.) She ... Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 08 Apr 2009 10:44:00 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/donna-and-chance-an-update-on-his-eye-t188.htm#1432 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/donna-and-chance-an-update-on-his-eye-t188.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/deworming-programs-t269.htm StraitView G I know it's been a topic before but would be nice to have the info on this forum too. I've been helping out a friend (a first time horse owner) with her standardbred gelding. We wormed him Friday with Eqvalan Gold and she called me tonight to say that he is passing a couple worms. From what she described over the phone they sound like large strongyles ( 1/2 inch brownish colored worms - resembling earthworms - just not as thick). So far he's only passed 2 worms (that she found) and knowing ... Horse Health - equine health care Sun, 12 Apr 2009 22:46:20 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/deworming-programs-t269.htm#2023 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/deworming-programs-t269.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/get-your-measuring-cups-out-t262.htm Caper Cowgirl When using hay stretch do stretch your hay supply how much do you feed? How many cups of hay stretch to equal one normal size flake of hay? How much beet pulp do you feet your horses? I am thinking about starting mine on it just not really sure how to start. I am sure like everything you do it gradually. But how gradual do I need to go...Please keep measurements to cups and spoons please..I can't stand trying to convert ounces and lbs....lol...I call it measuring for dummies I am presently ... Horse Health - equine health care Sat, 11 Apr 2009 19:45:14 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/get-your-measuring-cups-out-t262.htm#1867 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/get-your-measuring-cups-out-t262.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/tc-question-t190.htm CJ How many times a week do you use whit lightning?? Horse Health - equine health care Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:48:47 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/tc-question-t190.htm#1447 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/tc-question-t190.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/what-does-boss-mean-to-you-t16.htm just joan what do you think your horse gets out of Black Oil Sunflower Seeds........do you really see any differences?/ :study: Horse Health - equine health care Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:46:03 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/what-does-boss-mean-to-you-t16.htm#86 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/what-does-boss-mean-to-you-t16.htm http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/giving-shots-yourself-t100.htm SnapHappyHillbilly So, I'd like to be about to give my horses shots myself this year... like the usual required to show shots... Do NB vets let you do this by yourself? I would just like avoid the larger bill haha.. I know with cattle you can got to the vet office and get the shots to be administered yourself, so I was wondering if horse is the same way? Horse Health - equine health care Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:00:03 GMT http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/giving-shots-yourself-t100.htm#675 http://maritimeequestrians.forumotion.com/horse-health-equine-health-care-f2/giving-shots-yourself-t100.htm