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I used diatomaceous earth in stalls for years. It’s relatively cheap and REDUCES flies untilstomped into bedding and or it gets wet. I also agree that given free choice horses will choose to go in shaded stalls with fans to avoid flies etc.

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Anecdotal info only but I used Adequan and Pentosan on a teen thoroughbred and thought I got better results with the Pentosan. I then continued to used compounded Pentosan monthly for years as a preventative with all my senior horses over the age of 16. I had NO tendon issues with any of them until ...

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Exvet have you been following the CotH forum on Horse Care on the Patinum Performance? There’s a new update with the results of a new study that sounds promising.

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I’m glad you are in Chino Valley. I’ve found the hot summers in the Valley make it more difficult to control the laminitis. Slow and steady. My first experience with laminitis was an easy keeper quarterhorse mare of halter/Impressive breeding who had her first recognized flare up over July 4th as a ...

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Wonderful! Wonderful!

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That’s good news! Fingers crossed for X-rays.

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Like Chisamba I have no experience long term with horses. However I was on the original testing of Farziga. Then off it for approximately a year and then back on it to control my diabetes. I have now been on it for maybe? Ten years (not sure exactly how long it’s been). The last two years my A1C has...

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Chisamba I loved your video on Pauletta! Very nice and very well ridden. She definitely had some opinions but you kept them in line very sensitively! Such a nice round canter. People at shows are all :D :D :D so nervy. They need to relax, remember to have fun, and not be judgmental. You were doing w...

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Since I didn’t include it in the original post I thought I’d add here. Pnuts insulin was over 300 in her first test. (She had been 50 - 60 as her normal for several years). After two weeks on the med we tested again and she was down to just under 100. Which is how I know it works quickly. I’m jingli...

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I’ll share my story to add to your (generic) data about this awful disease. I chose to euthanize both my last two senior horses in the last one and a half years. The first was 29, a large well bred Hanoverian (Mariano) with chronic navicular and PPID. He had shown up to the FEI level until retired t...

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Exvet Oh NO! High insulin I suspect? Do you have that newish drug (starts with an “e” erg…. Something I think. You have my sympathy. I managed three horses with laminitis issues over the years with varying amounts of success. The Arizona climate does not help and neither does “easy keeper” issues. I...

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And Chisamba! Too many have been out!

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Really nice photos! Both boys looking good. It sounds like Spring is bringing progress for everyone! Blob, Mountaineer, and Khall remember slow and steady. Your health is the most important! Same with the horses needing TLC!

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I tend to like the ergonomic bridles, however…they are not always as adjustable as traditional bridles. I say this having had a very refined 13.2 hand pony that had to wear a “Frankenstein” traditional bridle (Horse brow band, Cobb or pony cheeks, and Arab cavasaan). However my 14.1 pony who had a l...

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:D I was always religious with annual dental checkups. Then my equine dentist (not a vet but he taught :D equine dentistry at a vet school ) told me to stop floats on first one senior (age 26), then a second (age 27), and warned me that a third (age 25) was a maybe for floating the following year. A...

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Sorry what I’m trying to say is that that if the horse already knew dressage it would be easier to do both trail and dressage. If I understand the situation….neither your rider nor the horse are trained in dressage which makes your situation difficult. If possible, I would work with the rider on a t...

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I’m NOT a horse trainer and I haven’t shown at FEI levels. However, I owned and rode a horse a who was at PSG at 11. I was lucky enough to get him because the previous owner couldn’t keep him sound enough for the regular show circuit and wanted him to have a good home. He was my lesson horse and tra...

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Wonderful news all around Exvet! I’m so happy for you and your family.

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Khall, Have fun on your vacation. My experience with OneAC with several horses has been that it helps with anhydrosis when started early before the high heat. After the heat and anhydrosis start it has minimal effect. I’m in Arizona and I used to start feeding it to horses with a history in late Apr...

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Khalil, have you tried Insulinwise? My previous Vet suggested it for my elderly pony who was mildly (under control) Cushing but high insulin. It wasn’t a fast answer, but over three years her insulin numbers dropped every year.(They never quite made it to normal…but my vets comment was they weren’t ...

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I’m sorry for your loss, but at least she’s now at peace. You can at least relax your battle. My mother lived in memory care for her last several years so I DO understand. I currently live in an independent living facility that has what they call continuous care. There are assisted living, skilled n...

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Ask khall says trainers are such a personal opinion. I audited a clinic with Gerd H several years ago and have read his books. His veterinary research seemed very logical and has always made sense to me. He did train and is certified as a German instructor trainer but that has never been his primary...

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Heddy a barnmate recommended magnesium citrate to me when I had muscle spasms! The citrate is important for absorption. They didn’t go away 100% but are MUCH improved. Magnesium is also one of those supplements suggested for horses with muscle soreness.

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Pretty pretty pretty!

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The Frank Baines model is a Reflex mono flap. It’s either a 17 or a 17 1/2 saddle seat with Velcro blocks. It comes with stirrups and short Webbers plus an Aramas bridle and HS Baucher bit. (Flash missing since I didn’t use). Since I no longer need I’ll let it all go for $1500. Its in very good shape.

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Exvet, since I’m local to you (although no longer as close) if you want to try another Frank Baines I have one that is looking for a new home. I lost my 29 year old older style Hanoverian a few months ago and the saddle was his. It is older but lightly used. It’s the model that they changed the name...

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There is something called an English Wheel that mechanics who restore classic cars use to recreate bent metal pieces like bumpers. It’s not a cheap tool so not all restorer mechanics will have one. But check around in that area and you may be able to restore your trailer bumper. I only know this bec...

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So sorry Flight! Every time some one loses a dog, horse, or parent it reminds me of those I’ve lost too. Grief is hard but better we had them (people and pets!) and lost them than never having had them. Our relationships make us the people we are.

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Expensive decisions so you want to get them right! Do your research! I had an all aluminum two horse, walk through, warm blood sized trailer with a large grooming area that I loved. (I got a steal of a deal on it used and sold it for almost twice what I paid when it was 12 years old). I pulled it wi...

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To Kahil. I can’t say it any better than Chisamba. I also lived through it with my Mom! Remember her as the person she used to be.

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Definitely go with MIPS helmet! After that look for comfort fit and coolness. Price is just a fashion point. Breeches brands fit different body types differently. Riding tights are the most comfortable. Boots with wide toe boxes…I bought a pair in Omaha when I was there for the World Cup one year at...

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I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to lose them.

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Jingles plus more jungles for your horse! Nasty nasty laminitis! Heat and humidity can bring on an attack. Living in Arizona with a couple of laminitis prone horses I’ve seen it several times. Ice leggings can help pull them through it. Good luck.

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Congratulations! I love it when long held dreams become real. I’ll enjoy watching/hearing about Letta progress.

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Hope u don’t ache for too long! Like you I schedule my falls twenty years apart by only riding steady eddies! My last one we were heading home from a trail across the neighbors property and my old guy stumbled and almost went to his knees. Since I was perched on top not really riding I went over his...

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Oh Chisamba, I’m so so sorry. I totally understand why you both feel guilty altho neither of you should. Sometimes bad things just happen. You have all my sympathy and empathy.

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I agree with both of you! I have had discussions with my Vet about the possibilities of harm in these ingredients (which is minimal). I have also had multiple horses on Pentosan IM injections for years and my perception (ie anecdotal evidence only) is that it has helped with osteoarthritis in senior...

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I just started the once a week for 4 weeks loading protocol for my two since they have been off it for over 6 months. Then I’ll go back to once monthly. Keeping my fingers crossed that this combo will continue to be available! Several years ago I started one of my newly acquired senior horses on Ade...

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Thank you Chisamba! My Vet was able to order the Pentosan/Glucosamine combo for my guys at $130 for 30 ml which is about what I had been paying for just the Pentosan. I’m waiting to hear what dosing protocols I’ll need to use since they’ve been off it for six months. I have definitely noticed an inc...

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I had a very sharkfinned OTTT. I inherited him from my uncle at19. He had been a successful racehorse then became a successful jumper. He did mini prixs and won in Southern Cal rated shows. He also took a junior to equitation championships, so very talented. When I inherited him he had been on pastu...

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Yes! That’s the person I was thinking of. Thank you.

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I was telling a fellow boarder about this research since she is having some issues with her thoroughbred. However, I can’t remember the names of the researcher/s involved. Can anyone supply those names. Thanks.

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Oh, I was getting from Wedgewood previously and Roadrunner before that and never had any swelling issues. At that time I had three horses on it IM once monthly.

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Thanks for the info on the Pentosan. I’ve asked my vet to check with Rood and Riddle. I’ll probably get the same answer as Exvet but it doesn’t hurt to ask.

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I had all my senior horses on monthly compounded Pentosan for years until that was no longer available at an affordable price. Now I’ve had to put the 28 year old on daily previcox. He used to occasionally canter in turnout and trot regularly. Now he is noticeably stiff, lame on turns, and only occa...

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Although I boarded when I got my first horse that was many years ago. Now I am transitioning from my own property, where I actually boarded other people’s horses for a brief (very brief) time, to being a boarder again. I really didn’t enjoy boarding other people horses, way too much work for the rew...

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I’m so sorry. It’s so hard to lose them.

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I don’t have any children and all my closest family members live in other states. Many years ago I decided that I NEVER wanted someone else to have to take responsibility for my future. Since I’m a retired librarian I, of course, researched. When I discovered communities that included independent li...

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Actually the stitches broke and another vet came out and restitched too tightly. Then had my regular vet (finally) who came and loosened stitches so he could poop!

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I had a mini stallion who did that several years ago. His came out much further. Vet came out and stuffed it back in and packed it with sugar. I was rather horrified….especially since it was a fairly new young vet and not my regular. However, it went back in and stayed in. I think she put in a coupl...

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