Mine have awesome tails... that came that way. General's was gnawed on by some babies so it's a bit shorter... but it's coming around. You can always wash it...
... It sounds very much like she has bone/cartilage chips floating around in the knee which sometimes "jam" in the joint. In several of the cases I have seen,...
Yeah, knee problems are rather common in the horse world, whether it's the horse or the rider. I can truly empathize with my gal. :-) Knee is puffy, but not...
It sounds like something physical to me, like tooth problems or something along those lines. Re: my recent query with bits. Hektor has stopped leaning on the...
In a message dated 06/29/2002 5:07:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Could this horse have ulcers or something? Maybe a sore back. Tooth problems are also a...
I've never heard of a horse's knees locking. But anyway, I'd definitely put her on a joint supplement that includes MSM right away and see what happens. I...
I have the opposite problem with my TB he has the most luxiourious long thick tail I have ever seen, my appendix QH on the other hand has an almost appy ratty...
In a message dated 06/30/2002 10:52:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ... Hektor can do this some when walking down hill. It feels like a stumble? I have found...
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Hello all, I'm searching for a sedative that can be given in pelleted form, safetly, for at least 4 days straight. The barn where Hi-Oc is at is replacing...
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... Ask your vet about getting Ace in pill form. They are very tiny pills and you have to give a lot of them, crushed up in feed. I used them on a yearling...
First I add about 100#s to the horses weight. Then gradually build on the exercises. Lots and lots of collection exercises, lots of lateral work (I have a...
Thanks Jen for the info! I didn't know that Ace came in pill form. Will request some from my vet. Have a maiden mare to breed in another week and she is by...
LOVE Chiros! Speedy did not have a left lead until Dr. Quay entered his life - the cool thing is - I did not tell him anything about Speedy - and he went ove...
I know I don't contribute a great deal to this list, but maybe someone is willing to help with a question I posted previously. My ottb has had a hole reappear...
Speedy does that too - with him I am nearly 100% certain it is a habitual - it is not when he's bored. With him - I just bend him and apply my leg - get him...
Lisa: Has it really not grown at all? Tails DO take a long time to grow so it may seem like it is not growing at all but if it is at least an inch or two - ...
Catherine - You know, all I can think is to give him a nice mash recipe. Otherwise, I remember at the racetrack I worked when I was 15-16 - they used to give ...
... This is how my vet explained it when I needed it for the colt. She said it will take the edge off and you can play with the dosage. Hope it works for you...
In a message dated 07/01/2002 9:35:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, smd27dec@... writes: << My saddleseat friends used Infusium (can get it at walmart) and...
itchy tails; Wash with betadine soap and use listerine only. If you do this you should see results within two weeks. Your object is to kill off the fungus...
Seedy toe is caused by founder. Seedy toe is basically hoof death. The toe dies, and becomes dead wood. It does not grow out. The only way to get rid of this,...
Actualy - you have to be careful with the betadine - betadine is STRONG stuff - it depends on why the tail is itchy - betadine will make the skin dryer in some...
In a message dated 7/1/2002 4:31:13 PM Central Daylight Time, ... I love infusium because it's so darn easy. Get the leave in kind. I just spray the mane and...
Hi Susan - I think I would *definitely* want a really good set of x- rays and a really good evaluation before I made any decisions one way or another. You've...
