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Blob that’s not how I read it looks like the equine vials are the single dose vials is affected . The dog vial is multi dose vial that is affected.

I use single dose vials usually for Joplin and Chex.

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That’s interesting because June adequan injection I gave Joplin out if a multi dose vial. A friend was using it for her older gelding (Chex’s owner) to do loading dose of adequan. She had a reaction was neck sore which she usually isn’t after an adequan injection. Hex did not have reaction. Nor did ...

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Chisamba I think you are correct on just doing FCs anywhere all the time etc. Rode Joplin yesterday and FCs weren’t really there. Just bleh, today I was working canter HP to FC boom there they were. I think I just need to play with them pretty much every ride. Make it a thing for us. Yay for T SF! W...

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New drug Gaila is on is bexagliflozin It’s a glp1 drug I’m getting quite the pharmacy going! Having some conflict between the Ecir group and my sport vet who btw was a farrier before becoming a vet. Ecir promotes compounded pergolide over prascend and my sport vet says nope and my holistic chiro vet...

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Yay Junior! Metabolic wise Joplin insulin is good and she’s lost a bit of weight. Gaila looks perfect weight wise but we’re checking her acth levels did a stim test last week see if her ppid is managed. Especially with the seasonal rise coming. My sports vet suggested a glp1 instead of Flozen rather...

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Awe Ace is a lovely chunky boy! Glad Junior is trending better and Troy is progressing. Chisamba what a powerful picture! Paulette is growing up nicely! Mari hugs on Odin’s aging. Maybe it was just an off day? Lsp what a great gift you are giving your daughter exposing her to so many different horse...

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Blob that would be interesting.

As for tack really use what fits best for your horse within reason. I am not a fan of the tight crank nose bands but a double is not evil incarnate like some of the bitless bridleless wonders want to make it out as. Sheesh

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Wow Chisamba definitely a challenging week for you and your farm! Love the gorgeous foal pics!! Hope the show went well!! I’ve actually found mine tend to do better when they are by themselves. At least mostly. Lsp sounds very promising for Lynx! Yay!! Aleuronx such a lovely thing you are doing shar...

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I’ve joined ECIR group hoping for some insights into managing my horses. While I’ve soaked hay for years since I’m using tested hay I’ve quit soaking. Tends to go bad quickly in our heat and Joplin doesn’t like the northern hay soaked. She’ll eat soaked Bermuda all day long but after her last colic ...

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I would not feel comfortable feeding a product that was specified for bedding use. Bermuda hay is less caloric dense than alfalfa. Alfalfa is usually less nsc where Bermuda can have wide range of nsc values. Last year I specifically let my hay field go long so the quality of the hay nsc wise was les...

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Srhorselady yeah I had commented either earlier in this thread or in the training forum I’ve been to both Spain and Portugal to ride. One of the things I looked at was what they fed. Straw is common and no grass in both areas. They have the big blocks of straw and some worth of whole grain type feed...

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Srhorselady I don’t think she is thinking of my horse’s weight. In fact she had said she needed to do some research but never did. I’m actually working with 2 different vets. My local vet that is limited in her abilities except when it comes to breeding work and my sport vet which is a 2+ hour haul ...

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Josette yes my vet too wants hay/grass not completely fasting just no grain and same time each blood pull. 9 am is when I pull it. She lets me pull the blood and bring it in which save me money and her a trip out. I was an equine tech for her for 4 years and I’ve known her for over 40 years so I do ...

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Exvet I was curious this go around of insulin testing mine have been on the tablets not the powder this time. Also having conversation about dosing. Both of my mares are 12/1300 lbs. not the average 1000 lb most medication is dosed for.

I should say the 1000 lb dose most vets automatically dose for.

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Lsp the gypsy and your daughter just chef’s kiss! What a fantastic combo those 2 are. Pictures are always appreciated!

Good luck managing Lynx this summer. Sigh horses. Always something

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Well good news bad news. Got insulin levels back on Gaila and Joplin both on ertugliflozin. Joplin thankfully is now down to 28. So yay! But Gaila has gone up from low 60’s to 78. Wth?? Running chemistry on both. Will up Gaila’s work. It is recommended to have them do something 30 minutes a day. I d...

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Tanga it’s good to hear from you again! Hope the mini clinics work out. What a great opportunity!! Yeah I’m worried how much worse it will get. We decided to not go to Portugal this fall because of this mess we are facing. SF good luck getting T back going again! I lived by my watch for so long with...

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I don’t have an opinion about removing the option of showing at 3 rd in a double. When I’ve shown 3 rd it was in a snaffle but as of right now I mostly school Joplin in a double. I like the way she goes in it. Plus it’s good practice for me to ride in a double the more demanding work. I do think a d...

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Exvet swimming would be great too! I actually considered building a pond for working in water. I’ve seen two different types event horses use. Straight line one and the round one to build fitness and strength. They don’t get swimming deep but do have the horses wading. But of course a water treadmil...

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I messaged my vet today re ertugliflozen long term use. He said he’s found it well tolerated. My local vet is going to inquire too make sure. I May run some bloodwork on my / who’ve both been on it long term now. The one thing I wished right Now was for a water treadmill for fitness. I’m not sure I ...

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I’ve used insulin wise on Joplin. Actually have a bunch left from when I was using it. Did nothing to stem her high insulin which is why I went to E drug. She’s already on tested low nsc hay/feed gets only 2 hours of grass in the morning when sugars are lower. Eventually will be back on dry lot once...

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Lsp I’ve not found weight to be a significant indicator of insulin levels. Only testing can give you the information. Chex the pony is a stocky little dude plus pony yet his insulin is wnl of 20. Rip’s weight was perfect for him at 19 no fat pads or cresty neck at all Gaila same and yet without ertu...

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Lsp you can test for cushings at this time but Lynx is very young still. Joplin is 12 and young for it but we did test her. You can and should test for insulin levels before any steroid use. Having Rip and Gaila’s dam founder on dex makes me very wary of using it on any of mine. In fact I pulled Rip...

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Gosh Exvet I hate to hear that. I’m afraid I’m facing higher than normal insulin with Joplin too. Her weight is just not shifting dang Iberian genetics! Did you test for cushings? We did run the stim test on Joplin as well it came back normal. We are under horrid heat wave with high humidity right n...

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Awesome Aleuronx!! Glad your new venue worked out for you and Kora. Do you always haul in and out same day? Do you stable at all? It’s something I’ve done with Joplin (haul in same day) not because she’s bad about being stabled away but more because it’s difficult for me to be away from the farm. So...

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Joplin is on adequan. Has been for years. Tried pentosan but it made her neck sore. Joplin’s injury was from a stall, getting cast but got hung up in her water bucket with that LH. Ripped the chestnut off injuring both the medial branch of her rear suspensory and her ddft. She had renova and shock w...

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I’m sorry Ponichiwa. Having just gone through this with Joplin I Understand your feelings. Thankfully she’s come back stronger than before. Renova and shock wave and careful PT has put us in a very good spot now. I also had surgery and rehab during it all I hope Queso does come back for you but also...

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Congratulations Chisamba on great first show with Paulette!! Always good to have that under your belt Al WTG you and Kora! So sorry our steamy Ga weather made an appearance, it likes to sneak out on occasion. I know you will continue to have good work with Kora. You 2 are just so dialed in. Hope you...

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Mountaineer I agree. I rode using the Gillis method in the Cedar clinic was trying to adjust the reins while trotting ended up completely dropping left reins. Joplin thankfully doesn’t care nor does she take advantage of my mistake. I do still like the reins hold right now at this time in our traini...

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I had another ride using the fillis hold again today and a couple of times tried the 3/1. I do think both have good uses. Going to stick with the fillis for a bit. Joplin really responded well to it. I think it might be a good move for me to continue using it for a bit. We are days away from full on...

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Rode today using only the fillis method and really liked it! Except for one issue of adjusting the reins is much harder! I’m terrible about letting the reins slip and especially with the different hold on them but thankfully Joplin really is not one to worry about stuff so I could adjust as needed a...

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Exvet yes I do remember your good boy Monty! I was thinking the Fillis would work well for Joplin for similar reasons you used it on Monty. She can get heavy. It’s hard work to carry oneself:). Now to feel more comfortable using this rein hold. Chisamba gosh the 3/1 I know there are reasons for it b...

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I thought about adding to SF’s post but it’s more about use of it in general. Particularly how you hold the reins. I’ve always held them snaffle ring finger and curb above it so they cross. Well I gave the Fillis method a try the other day. It was interesting and something I would like to explore. B...

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I got lucky with Joplin too. Found an angled Weymouth she liked and it was cheap. Came with a Brandon but it was a loose ring and I ended up buying an aurigon egg butt bradoon to pair with it. She’s very settled in it now.

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With bringing Joplin back into work I put her right into the double but she was being worked in it before her injury. I like her in the double and pretty much ride her in it every ride. In Portugal they start their horses early in the double. It’s just part of their training regime. I don’t know if ...

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It’s been a bit rocky here at the farm. Friday Joplin had a colicky episode right after I rode her. Thankfully I have drugs and gave her xylazine. My vet friend thinks she had a gas bubble she was fine when she woke up then Chex decided to colic yesterday Again gas colic. Weather related? Who knows....

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My update is that Joplin and Gaila’s insulin are higher than normal. Depressing with Joplin because she’s been on a full dose of meds now for awhile and is being worked getting just a little grass of 30-45 minutes either hand grazing or short TO and has insulin level of 58. Sigh. So back to soaking ...

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I’m sorry Exvet you are facing this with Junior. What a heartbreak. Having my own metabolic horses I understand completely. I do use ertugliflozin for both Joplin and Gaila to help control their insulin. I had to with Joplin stalled and on little to no work for so long. I’ve had no adverse side effe...

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Oh man I hate to hear that Exvet! Major jingles for Junior. Dealing with metabolic types is so difficult. Troy is lovely. Aleuronx congratulations on your scores and freestyle pin! It’s fun to be a small part of your riding success cheering you on from way down south. Kora rocks!! Lsp has Lynx had a...

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Chisamba big hugs. You absolutely have reasons to feel overwhelmed and down. I hope your knee recovery gets easier and your barn life has clarity for what path you should consider. Josette from my knee experience they don’t like to do surgery on torn meniscus anymore. In 2010 I had torn L knee they ...

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End of this go around I hope to have Joplin back if not better where we were last September. Aiming for 4 th and PSG on n the fall. Still use the equi band some.

Sort Chex out

Play with Lani

Keep Gaila going lightly

Me lose the freaking weight!

Happy riding all!!

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Heddy I’m so sorry about the loss of your father. That sounds like a tough road you had to travel Well my goals were to get back on and ride:check Get Joplin back US with her rehab: major check Work Gaila more: eh did some Chex get him back going: to some degree though I’m afraid his L stifle is bot...

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Well shoot it’s been 4 weeks and Henry had another seizure early this morning. Now it’s just can we control the seizures and what his QOL is. He was almost hyper after the seizure. I had to take him out let him move around the yard some. Also drank a good bit. Will definitely make the call when it’s...

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We are having wildfires south of us. Almost 30,000 acres burning. Evacuations and burned homes. We are so dry and the damage from Helene is helping to fuel the fires. Middle Georgia where I’m at is under a total burn ban. We are experiencing arid warm weather so unlike swampy Georgia. Forecast for r...

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Blob glad your surgery went well. Definitely listen to your body and not do too much! Exvet Troy is lovely and a chunk! I think we e flipped our horses and their builds though. Where Junior is compact Joplin is long and Troy stands over more ground Lani is very short backed! Both have their strength...

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Blob jingles for a successful surgery and a swift full recovery but also don’t do too much too soon! Exvet silly cob lets! Lani would have good fun with your boys. She’s a curious youngster too. Sounds like continuing progress with Junior hoping Troy settles with his growth spurts soon! How tall do ...

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Blob so sorry you are facing surgery! Jingles for a quick recovery and hope you can get MM sorted. I’m sure RP will be ok having some down time. Lsp sounds like the move was the right choice and I hope Lynx settles with his allergies soon. I’ve used Zyrtec on Gaila too for coughing. Worked well. Chi...

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Whoop! Worked Chex on the double lunge yesterday and he went so well decided to try for WC transition on line. I’ve asked US just a bit and it rattled his cage some then we got it but never asked on line. Gorgeous L transition. R was good just not quite as smooth. Didn’t pogo at all which is his go ...

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Thanks mountaineer for the clinic notes! Love Stephan Peter’s. He’s so kind to horses and humans both

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For me:lose the weight and then some that I gained while sitting around on the couch recovering from surgery. Get back to riding. Have 2 more weeks off the horse For Joplin: continue PT hope I will be riding her soon. Next US 3/23 For Chex: get back on the pony! Doing in hand and double lunging righ...

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