I have a gelding who got a wire cut on his hock this spring . he has decided itis easier to get around hoping on 3 legs rather than putting weight...
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Renee Ilse
equieducator
Jun 9, 2011 4:22 pm
I am not a vet, but what I would try is some backing up.  Help the horse use his back end. Have him back just a few steps at a time at first, but build up...
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Darci Schuppan
curlyhorse1
Jun 9, 2011 4:22 pm
You might want to do a lot of backing. It would be harder for him to back on 3 legs then to go forward. It will make him use it. Once he realizes it...
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Kelly Hall
khall_sdp
Jun 11, 2011 10:11 am
I am a hoof care provider and I have a client that has a 4 to 5 month old colt. When he is out in the pasture he will eat sand. We all know the consiquences...
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Sherry Webb
goldfishflake
Jun 11, 2011 5:53 pm
I have a friend that had a colt die at 6 weeks of age from this. The foal was obsessed with eating sand. In spite of her best efforts to do everything...
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Kelly Hall
khall_sdp
Jun 12, 2011 11:25 am
Hi Sherry, Thanks for the reply. I am wondering if it is the mare the is lacking in something resulting in the foal having trouble. She also keeps this foal...
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Tanya R Geiger
trgeiger@...
Jun 15, 2011 12:25 am
I can't help but wonder if they may have ulcers but? I wonder if gastro guard or aloe vera juice would help them? ... I can't help but wonder if they may have...
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Sherry Webb
goldfishflake
Jun 16, 2011 12:04 am
The colt that died did have ulcers. He was on gastro guard and/or Tagamet. He actually ruptured his intestine caused by sand impaction while being boarded at...
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Kelly Hall
khall_sdp
Jun 17, 2011 3:42 pm
Kelly, have you done the NRC Plus course with Dr Kellon? I just finished and have now enrolled in nutrition as therapy. Alyssa How does the course work? Can...
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sheilakobs
Jul 9, 2011 11:49 pm
I have a 29 year old mare with a fibroblastic sarcoid under her tail, on her vulva. Last year it started to grow and then one day it was gone, like it had...
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Lori
meanearlene
Jul 9, 2011 11:50 pm
I have a very pregnant mare that has been scrubbing her tail. So much so that she has caused her vulva to swell. Why would she be doing this? She did it...
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sharon huskey
huskey_sh
Jul 11, 2011 12:55 pm
When is she due ? I've had mares that will butt push against a wall when they're close to foaling Sharon To: equineveterinarymedicine@yahoogroups.com From:...
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bunkyin04@...
bunkyin04
Jul 11, 2011 12:56 pm
sorry about the multiple messages, computer is acting up The vulva will get elongated too as she gets close to delivery too In a message dated 7/9/2011...
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pamelasue tds.net
sandrockbelg...
Jul 11, 2011 12:56 pm
My guess is her udder is bothering her. Have you cleaned it? Between the teats? I use mineral oil and clean the area of black residue. If you have done...
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pamelasue tds.net
sandrockbelg...
Jul 12, 2011 12:50 am
I agree, My Belgian Mares just "sit" on the stall wall when they are getting ready to foal. ... -- Pamela Johnson sandrockbelgians.com Registered Belgian...
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LEA VALENTINE
leavalfox...
Jul 12, 2011 12:50 am
mares will definitely rub their tail as the vulva begins to relax for delivery. How close is she? That is a very natural part of them getting ready because I ...
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Aimee
wsraeolus
Jul 12, 2011 12:50 am
Yeast infection maybe? From: pamelasue tds.net <pamelasue@...> To: equineveterinarymedicine@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2011 6:08 PM Subject:...
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Lori Lambie
meanearlene
Jul 15, 2011 1:14 am
I have figured out what the tail scrubbing is about. the gnats are eating her alive. I bought some jell natural fly stuff and smear it on her tail and then...
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Cindy Harper
aqha0
Jul 16, 2011 9:56 pm
Going on vacation or making a sudden emergency trip? Can't be there for the vet or farrier? Have a Lay-up that needs special care? Need help getting ready for...
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tsm693@...
tsm693
Oct 20, 2011 1:28 pm
Susan...
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Cindy Harper
aqha0
Oct 20, 2011 1:29 pm
Going on vacation or making a sudden emergency trip? Can't be there for the vet or farrier? Have a Lay-up that needs special care? Need help getting ready for...
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Mac Barksdale
skyranger32792
Oct 27, 2011 3:50 pm
Sorry for the confusion !  Our 4Life Product has sort of a confusing name. However it honors the first observer of the "messenger molecules" which he...
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crfoxtrotters1
Nov 19, 2011 4:57 pm
Can anyone tell me what about adding lidocaine to fluids for a colicing horse will benefit it. Thanks...
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lagerjohnston
Nov 19, 2011 4:57 pm
3 weeks ago my petsitter left a gate open and our horses were in our backyard on grass all night on Saturday. We returned home on Monday night to discover...
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Truebluehorsegirl
truebluehors...
Nov 21, 2011 12:35 am
I believe it most certainly can. We take hoof abcesses very seriously down here in Texas because of the mesquite. Always do penicillin injections along with...
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Tish
mooshkala
Nov 21, 2011 12:35 am
We had our first foal ever born in early Sept. Most of our guys are at the other end of their lives. Anyway Tucker's mom is a standard only about 2 1/2 years...
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Renee Ilse
equieducator
Nov 29, 2011 3:27 am
What I have found is that once they choke, they will continue to do so. It creates scar tissue among other things, but whatever the cause, it seems that it...
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ssd127@...
ssd127@att.net
Dec 4, 2011 12:28 am
only a scoping will show exactly what is going on with him. a dear friend had a colt who choked and there was a growth- it was surgically removed- and grew...
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Teresa Spencer
actonbarnlady
Jan 1, 2012 3:26 pm
Does anyone have any idea if this could be serious? I came back from a ride and this large crack coming from above the cornet band was showing. Anybody have...
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Barbara Blizzard
barbblizzard
Jan 6, 2012 10:36 pm
Yes that is serious! That is a a quarter crack. Get your farrier out to burn a stop gap before it gets worse. It will have to grow out. Something is missing...
