tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post4649559865569596899..comments2023-11-02T06:22:44.102-04:00Comments on sweet horse's breath: Xray/Vet appt-Part 1Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-19700008473592558722011-11-18T10:12:16.475-05:002011-11-18T10:12:16.475-05:00I hope the xrays aren't bad and that it's ...I hope the xrays aren't bad and that it's something easy to fix. Ask your vet about the salt water. It made a huge difference in how soft Chrome's hooves were and it prevents/kills thrush. It's cheap, easy and can't hurt them at all. I just put salt in a spray bottle, add water, shake it up and spray it on. It cleans out the crevices and mud while applying the salt which hardens the hooves. I bet it will help. Obviously you will have to let it dry somewhere clean before putting the boot or duct tape on, if those are necessary. Good luck!!Achieve1dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15401246064499148344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-62105549518311550952011-11-16T17:48:42.016-05:002011-11-16T17:48:42.016-05:00Hey Kristen, have you heard of these folks for fee...Hey Kristen, have you heard of these folks for feed/supplements/minerals?<br />http://www.admani.com/Horse/Horse%20Index.htm<br />My barefoot trimmer and close friend turned me to them and its what I had my boy on towards the tail end of our time together and it made a HUGE difference for him. It helped him heal from the inside out, put on weight, grow strong hoof, and balance his poor body out better. All of her clients and friends use it too and are having phenomenal results. She feeds her horses a mixture of alfalfa pellets, horse shine, grostrong, staystrong, and garlic powder; and while Orion was healing we had him on healthy glo.Liz Stouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18267806576736655184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-70777098221146396342011-11-16T16:29:38.065-05:002011-11-16T16:29:38.065-05:00Man, you're the best horse mommie ever!! I am ...Man, you're the best horse mommie ever!! I am always sending prayers for you both! You both deserve it soooo much!!! I love your hay nets!!! Too cool!!! I have the nibble nets. But I think I like yours more. Maybe next time! Ok, love us!! XOOXOO!Janinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14526076493821209436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-46754087548524385402011-11-16T14:43:32.689-05:002011-11-16T14:43:32.689-05:00@Jessica-I was totally thinking the same thing but...@Jessica-I was totally thinking the same thing but I did a fecal on him, about 2 weeks ago and it came back negative. His last fecal prior to that was about 4-6 mths ago. It's definitely a good idea to probably run another fecal in a few mths again.Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-78703138709300468942011-11-16T14:38:37.533-05:002011-11-16T14:38:37.533-05:00Aw, sorry that Laz is struggling with that RH stil...Aw, sorry that Laz is struggling with that RH still. I hope you get some answers soon and come up with a good plan for him.<br /><br />It might be worth running another fecal on him to look for internal parasites, especially since you have switched farms and one of his new pasture mates might be a high shedding horse. If that's the case, deworming him might help him out just as much as increasing his food.<br /><br />I'll be crossing my fingers that you have a good report from his radiographs!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066327510880156537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-17583127726311922722011-11-16T12:33:36.274-05:002011-11-16T12:33:36.274-05:00Yes, Plan "Love on Laz" is always in ful...Yes, Plan "Love on Laz" is always in full effect ;) <br />@Sarah-I'll ask about changing feeds although I think she was happy with the T/C L/S- just a bit more I guess. I know, it's crazy that here we had this great trail ride, but with my stoic boy..that isn't surprising. Plus I had him booted AND padded up for that.<br />@Sma-you and me BOTH! Why? Michelle and I have theories, etc so we'll compare notes after we review xrays, etc. NO Thrush is great, I've used it on him for a couple of years now. :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-60698864151326880772011-11-16T10:38:07.772-05:002011-11-16T10:38:07.772-05:00PS- My client has found that No Thrush in boots do...PS- My client has found that No Thrush in boots does a really good job of keeping the hooves dry.smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-89215558288926831322011-11-16T10:37:09.085-05:002011-11-16T10:37:09.085-05:00Very interesting about those soft soles, I'd l...Very interesting about those soft soles, I'd like to know why that happened too. Looking forward to the diagnosis!smazourekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03029180368325070266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-87165281775545933642011-11-16T06:32:00.201-05:002011-11-16T06:32:00.201-05:00Sounds like you have a plan. Laz loves you so and ...Sounds like you have a plan. Laz loves you so and all that love you have for him will heal him up. I do believe that. All your attention will not be lost on him or his feet. Try to keep positive and feel good about the good stuff - how healthy his coat looks, etc. Most of all, Laz seems happy to me. That is the greatest gift of all! <br /><br />Hugs to you and hugs and carrots to the sweet boy.juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-35048422116518478992011-11-15T22:57:01.904-05:002011-11-15T22:57:01.904-05:00Awwww, sweets, I wish I could give you a hug:) I ...Awwww, sweets, I wish I could give you a hug:) I can feel your love and concern for him just radiating off the screen. What a good, good boy he is!<br /><br />Have you thought anymore about switching feeds to help his muscle development/ribs? I know hay makes more of a difference with rib coverage than anything, but the right grain (whether it's Tribute or something else) I think will really help his neck/topline. I know you have all kinds of other considerations to worry about, and you are doing the very best for him. He's still a gorgeous specimen no matter what, for serious.<br /><br />Keep it up girl. This is still a horse that went on an hours long trail ride with you with no problems at all...in fact, he was stellar, right? Believe me, I know what it's like to worry about your baby, though. Take care-give Laz a big kiss from me and his cousin Miles:)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665170020323796310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-85378430704205891602011-11-15T22:53:11.894-05:002011-11-15T22:53:11.894-05:00There is nothing wrong at all with letting a littl...There is nothing wrong at all with letting a little sob or two slip out when talking about such a lovely creature who you love so much. Some beings are worth the tears we shed for them.baystatebrumbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00157539477153261305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-60110428300384457772011-11-15T18:45:01.963-05:002011-11-15T18:45:01.963-05:00@Kate-I hope that is an alternative. I'm not s...@Kate-I hope that is an alternative. I'm not sure it will help keep the hoof as dry as she wants...BUT I have two sets of Easy Boots AND an Equine slipper ready for this if that is the case. I'd prefer that to any locked time in the stall, 10000%. Thanks for the good thoughts :)Kristen Eleni Shellenbargerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01458744919530540978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4874624063824272651.post-18640753160917566382011-11-15T18:37:31.873-05:002011-11-15T18:37:31.873-05:00Would he benefit from a hoof boot for the RH? Unt...Would he benefit from a hoof boot for the RH? Until it strengthens up. Just to protect the sole from bruising. It makes sense the RH stifle would be weak as he hasn't been using it fully.<br /><br />Sending good thoughts and wishes to you both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com