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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...
Hi, I give my 'boys' a warm bran mash sometimes. I was raised being told it was to 'clean' their systems once a week since they didn't always drink enough...
Hi Aimee, My seniors are, 2 26+ QH mares, and 1 late teens Standardbred mare. Each of them was a 2 or below on the Henneke when I first got them as rescues....
Marie, Thank you for your reply. You have a lot of good information for me. I have a lot to learn about senior horses. I did look at her teeth when I was...
We've always used ivermectin on ours with no problem. We also sometimes use a Panacur or Safeguard "power pack" if we take in a horse that hasn't been on a...
Chris: I was wondering if you use the ivermectin with the tapeworm wormer added or regular? Thanks Susan [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
... I haven't tried the type with added ingredients for tapes. I've never really heard much about it, good or bad. We talk about it on a regular basis, but...
Thanks Chris, I have been using it with no problems but have no idea if they have tapeworms or not. Susan [Non-text portions of this message have been...
... From what I've read, there is no easy way to know, short of necropsy after a horse dies. Fecal egg counts are not reliable. This was apparently written...
I use the tape worm in the fall and early summer. I use Ivermectrin and strongid in between. The tape worm wormer has gone down in price. Better to be safe...
If you prefer a forum format to an email group format, you are invited to join a forum devoted to elder equine! Brag about your oldster, help find new homes...
My 28 yo mare has dry flaking skin which she is rubbing, I have been giving 1/4 cup of flax seed, should I increase this or add something else? Thanks ...
... giving ... else? Thanks ... If she is rubbing her tail area I would worm her. If you can bathe her that might help, with some form of a conditioner...
It has been zero here and they are always wormed, she has started shedding so that might have something to do with it. it will be a long time before a bath is...
... shedding ... before a ... AOL at ... free ... across the ... Have you checked for lice? Maybe just dry skin, there could be some kind of conditioner that...
Try giving 2 or 3 tablespoons of corn or vegatable oil with her grain, that's what I put in my mare's senior equine(she is 26) We live in a very dry climate...
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