This mare's Cushing's is under control with medication. I believe I was told that Cushing's horses have to be on medication for the rest of their life. She did...
Lynn Stephens
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Jan 1, 2003 1:28 pm
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Lynn, how was your friend's mare diagnosed? Are you sure she has EPM? The definitive diagnosis is a combination of neuro and lameness tests, and then a...
This kind of trimming is VERY dangerous, because you are not listening to what the hoof and horse is telling you, you can't put a standard on every...
Joel Thomas
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Jan 1, 2003 2:16 pm
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Hi Ellen, My friend told me the symptoms: very uncoordinated, ears twitching, listless. It came on very quickly, like over a 24 hour period. Her vet did a lot...
Lynn Stephens
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Jan 1, 2003 4:13 pm
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Santa Cruz, CA - About 75 miles south of San Francisco. Most of the terrain here is soft sand and clay (mucky right now). There are some areas of ...
How is it dangerous? Actually, as I said in my post, I am listening to the hoof. That's the beauty of it...gives you guidelines that are dictated by the ...
... I thought all walnut product was so toxic to horses that it had to be avoided. Anyone else know? -Kathrin...
Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman
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Jan 1, 2003 7:58 pm
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Walnut oil (from the nut itself is fine) the standing NO-NO is using any form of Black walnut. Walnut WOOD should be avoided if at all possible but the oil is...
on 1/1/03 3:31 PM, southernwindsequine <highviewmaple@...> at ... Thanks Matt! Say "Hi" to Shannon for me. I'll write her soon. Still waiting for puppy...
Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman
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Jan 1, 2003 8:33 pm
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Part of the problem could be mud related. Mud harbors all kinds of organisms that lead to several different variations of thrush. One of your major lines of...
The walnut oil is just a carrier oil for the tea tree essential oil so you don't put it on full strength. There are other oils you can use, walnut is just one...
Lynn Stephens
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Jan 1, 2003 11:01 pm
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Tauna, It's not always possible to trim sole according to what the foot appears to be telling you, especially if you are trimming down to the dirt line....
Marg, True - but there are signs that you're looking at a very thin sole. I have even seen convex soles. Doesn't mean you can't get the dirt line, but no, ...
on 1/2/03 7:36 AM, floydmaddy <mvanriet@...> at mvanriet@... ... Hi Marg, I know there is nothing physical left in flower essences because I make...
Kathrin Woodlyn Bateman
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Jan 2, 2003 7:55 pm
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Dr Strasser's "guidelines" have worked great for me - my never shod but neglected toed in / contracted foster horse has made good changes and remained sound,...
Walnut shavings are extremely toxic to horses hooves. Wouldn't walnut oil be also? Carol __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? ...
No the oil is fine. Not all walnut bark is bad , it should just be avoided on principle. The absolute NO-NO is black walnut because of its chemical content. It...
Hi Horsetrailerlady, Speaking for myself....I do adjust for terrain, pathology, breed, etc. common sense and experience tells me to. I also get THH, along ...
Hi Tauna, I agree there are signs, but inexperienced people don't always see them, nor do they always have help available and there are people who persist with...
on 1/2/2003 11:43 PM, southernwindsequine <highviewmaple@...> at ... safflower oil is reputed to go rancid rapidly. almond oil is a good one. sunflower...
Dear All, I have final dates for KC La Pierre's clinics. They are 2/3/4 May and 9/10/11 May. The second clinic may be made into a 5 day if there is enough...
DON'T FORGET - KC LA PIERRE IS GOING TO BE AT THE TIMONIUM HORSE EXPO IN MARYLAND THIS JAN. 19-22 FOR ANY BODY CLOSE BY. WISH I WAS GOING. I DON'T HAVE THE...
Lynn Stephens
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Jan 3, 2003 11:24 pm
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In a message dated 01/03/2003 11:41:29 AM Central Standard Time, ... My trakehner gelding was diagnosed yesterday with EPM....and he's never worn shoes...and...
... EXPO IN MARYLAND THIS JAN. 19-22 FOR ANY BODY CLOSE BY. WISH I WAS GOING. I DON'T HAVE THE WEBSITE ADDRESS RIGHT NOW, BUT IF YOU DO A SEARCH, YOU'LL COME...
Go to www.thenaturalequine.com for further information about other upcoming workshops and expos. KC is a wealth of information and is a Cert. Farrier...
Hello All, VIsit KC's website at www.thenaturalequine.com for further info about the upcoming expos and workshops. Visit KC at the expos, he will give you a...
I have another question about tools.......I have a hoof stand from Jeffers that is better than nothing but I plan to buy an adjustable one. I have read that a...
Hi Kathy, Horses are more comfortable on the fronts a bit higher. They are naturally heavy on the forehand and when you lift them up a bit higher it helps to...