File : Basic Group Guidelines.doc Description : The rules of the road...
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Dec 1, 2006 7:45 pm
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I hope that all have a Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year,2007. Caring for senior horses or those horses who need added attention is not an easy...
Thanks Tim, I have 2 25yr olds and a 20 yr old. Recently some guy called me and asked me if I wanted 2 mares and a gelding that were old and he didn't want to...
Question! Has anyone taken in any elderly starvation cases that have been diagnosed (on arrival) with significant heart murmurs only to have those heart...
Thanks, Susan. I'd really like to get more information on this. We had it happen with one of our rehabs this year. The same thing happened with a recent...
Yeap all the time. Usually a heart murmur in a starved horse is due to anemia, anemia is due to malnutrition. Once good quality feed is fed for a short time,...
My vet has explained it, although I understand it is more a function of blood pressure than anemia. On the flip side, we've also had cases of anemia due to...
Just realized maybe I didn't explain myself well earlier. I understand *why* this happens in some horses. What I'd like to know, even if this isn't all that...
Good Grief! That poor girl. Now there is a different take on it....a murmur due to "a lack of fat around her heart." Not quite sure how that fits. Thanks,...
I never heard of it either, but i was doing a search and came across it. I think everyone is busy so they are not answering yet. do you have a horse in bad...
How awful...these are fairly close to me... Take a look at this page on WCPO.com, Nine Horses Found Dead, 11 Malnourished In Animal Cruelty Case. You can see...
Forwarding. Contact amandajames1953@yahoo .com for more info: Hello Can some one give a home to a 30 year old QH mare? She is located in Yacolt Washington....
File : Basic Group Guidelines.doc Description : The rules of the road...
save_a_senior_steed@y...
Jan 2, 2007 4:23 am
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Pssst!! Traveller's Rest has a new blog. Pass it on. http://equineelders.blogspot.com/ Chris Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary Spotsylvania, VA ...
I know this is late,but have been busy. Just wanted to wish all the best for 2007. Caring for senior horses is a challenge and those who continue to have the...
Thanks to everyone who care for the seniors! I went yesterday for a ride on my 25yr old mare. My Grandson rode the little 20 yr old mule. We love them so much....
My 28 yr old TB has a small heart murmer. I've had him about 3 years. He was neglected by his previous owner. After fixing Diamond up, he was in great shape...
17 year old Leopard Appaloosa mare - anyone can ride, trail - $200 - 228-255-1697 3 year old Registered Overo Paint - Ground work done, ready for more - $800...
File : Basic Group Guidelines.doc Description : The rules of the road...
save_a_senior_steed@y...
Feb 1, 2007 8:17 pm
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Hi, I just joined and I am hoping that all of you can help me as I start a new adventure with a senior horse. We just purchased an 18 year old breeding stock...
Welcome, Aimee! The first thing I'd recommend is a thorough dental exam. The fact that your mare loses weight in the winter, then gains it back in the summer...
Hi Aimee, welcome to the group. I have a 26yr old and I have her teeth floated 2x a year and feed her Senior equine. She also gets hay and turnout on grass. ...
Hi, Thank you for your replies. I do have another question. Do any of you feed a bran mush? I used to give this to my horses growing up during the winter...
http://iaeqd.addr.com/listmembers.php?sel=land&del=North_America/USA&Session=5197f2e02e793459e2d7f7cedd41a38aHi Hi Aimee: This is a link to find a certified...