All Discussions Tagged 'horse care' - Barnmice Equestrian Social Community2024-03-29T05:27:14Zhttp://www.barnmice.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=horse+care&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFarrierstag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-24:1773158:Topic:4087072011-05-24T01:42:00.095ZDonna Martinhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/DonnaMartin
I'm looking for a new farrier for my horses. I'm located in Jamestown TN. How does one go about finding a good farrier? Word of mouth? It's been 11 years since I've had to find one and I'm not looking forward to it. Any recommendations would be gladly received!
I'm looking for a new farrier for my horses. I'm located in Jamestown TN. How does one go about finding a good farrier? Word of mouth? It's been 11 years since I've had to find one and I'm not looking forward to it. Any recommendations would be gladly received! Body shaking, muscle spasm?tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-09:1773158:Topic:3887192011-05-09T17:12:44.077Zsorsiairhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/CorinneStoltz
<p>I am doing a research on muscle spasm on horses. </p>
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<p>My gelding has started to show a very light 'trembling' all over his body every time I get him on a rope, catch him...saddle him...even when riding, when I stop ...or have a break, a light tembling is all over his body...I am being very concerned and can't tell what this could be. (We are starting to joke saying he has got 'Parkinson desease").</p>
<p>It is not at every time...but most of the times these last few weeks. He…</p>
<p>I am doing a research on muscle spasm on horses. </p>
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<p>My gelding has started to show a very light 'trembling' all over his body every time I get him on a rope, catch him...saddle him...even when riding, when I stop ...or have a break, a light tembling is all over his body...I am being very concerned and can't tell what this could be. (We are starting to joke saying he has got 'Parkinson desease").</p>
<p>It is not at every time...but most of the times these last few weeks. He started showing this a couple of years ago. My husband who knows him well too, tells me that it is his hot-blooded arabian side who is doing that when he gets excited. He thinks this is only link to excitement. I am not sure...</p>
<p>The gelding is mix arabian-quarter horse and morgan (half). He is 14 years old now. In great shape.</p>
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<p>So I found so far discussions on:</p>
<p>**HYPP is characterized by sporadic attacks of muscle tremors (shaking or trembling).</p>
<p>But this doesn't seem to be what it is. </p>
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<p>Anyone ever experience that? I would gladly have your opinion. THANK YOU SO MUCH IN ADVANCE. </p>
<p> </p> Helptag:www.barnmice.com,2011-05-05:1773158:Topic:3861362011-05-05T19:39:09.567ZNaomi Ghttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/NaomiG
<p>Quillan is lame in his left hind leg. I am concerned. I am also am getting a farrier opinion tonight or tomorrow before having the vet come out. If it's an absess, then I may be able to treat more myself than paying out the wazoo. This is what is going on. It looks as though (and I can feel) that his illium area is swollen.. His limps/can't put wt on his left leg basically at all while running and is a faint limp while walking. I've encouraged rest, rest, rest.. but concerned because…</p>
<p>Quillan is lame in his left hind leg. I am concerned. I am also am getting a farrier opinion tonight or tomorrow before having the vet come out. If it's an absess, then I may be able to treat more myself than paying out the wazoo. This is what is going on. It looks as though (and I can feel) that his illium area is swollen.. His limps/can't put wt on his left leg basically at all while running and is a faint limp while walking. I've encouraged rest, rest, rest.. but concerned because it seems to not have gotten any better. I don't know if it's a pull or if it's an infection, but judging on his swollen upper haunch area and the severe/moderate limp he's been carring with him for awhile, (3 weeks) and the warmness in his pastern and coronet area, I feel badly that it's an infection and that he's in trouble. Advice? I'm in a hurry now to get him seen, but advice is always appreciated.</p> Need help giving shots?tag:www.barnmice.com,2011-04-07:1773158:Topic:3709282011-04-07T21:31:17.401ZMeghan M Smithhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/MeghanMSmith
I need to give my horses shots but i dont know what kind to give them or how to do it. I would like to do it without having to have the vet come out. Can anyone help me? I live in Oregon.
I need to give my horses shots but i dont know what kind to give them or how to do it. I would like to do it without having to have the vet come out. Can anyone help me? I live in Oregon. Grazing Muzzlestag:www.barnmice.com,2011-02-14:1773158:Topic:3473582011-02-14T17:10:18.356ZCathy Gourlayhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/CathyGourlay
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Could anyone give me some advice on the use of grazing muzzles; I have two mares, each with a different issue; my elderly (29 year old) standardbred colics if she is put out on spring pasture too suddenly, but I don't have control of that; my Morgan is just an easy keeper and she puts on way to much weight when she is out on the rich pasture at my barn; both girls are out during the day and in at night; I have…</span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Could anyone give me some advice on the use of grazing muzzles; I have two mares, each with a different issue; my elderly (29 year old) standardbred colics if she is put out on spring pasture too suddenly, but I don't have control of that; my Morgan is just an easy keeper and she puts on way to much weight when she is out on the rich pasture at my barn; both girls are out during the day and in at night; I have been thinking about trying grazing muzzles for them this spring; I would love to hear from some of you who have experience with these.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3" style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thanks</span></p> winter horse injury and happy endingtag:www.barnmice.com,2011-01-02:1773158:Topic:3163982011-01-02T02:32:53.613ZLawrence (Chuck) Cannonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LawrenceChuckCannon
<p>A few days ago my wife and I returned home from a one day family trip. Shortly after getting home we called the stable where our horses are to check on them. We go and involve ourselves with our horses almost everyday religiously so it was normal for us to call and check on them when we had not seen them that day. The call alerted us to the fact that one of our horses was injured earlier in the day. As horses do when they get a temperature change coupled with more daylight the horses had…</p>
<p>A few days ago my wife and I returned home from a one day family trip. Shortly after getting home we called the stable where our horses are to check on them. We go and involve ourselves with our horses almost everyday religiously so it was normal for us to call and check on them when we had not seen them that day. The call alerted us to the fact that one of our horses was injured earlier in the day. As horses do when they get a temperature change coupled with more daylight the horses had been running feverishly around the paddock expending some pent up winter energy. Horses being horses in the knee deep slippery wet snow we currently host is nothing to be all that concerned about.However; One of them took a fall.. How bad could it be? After all its a horse not a crystal unicorn. </p>
<p>Naturally concerned about the injury of our horse we immediately headed out to the stable to assess the situation. The horses were already in the barn and stalled when we arrived, and this is what we were confronted with. See the Photo</p>
<p>Naturally we were taken aback by the extreme swelling in the area of the gaskin and hock. My wife was horrified instantly at the sight.</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059328941?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059328941?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a>Admittedly I am relatively new to the whole horse ownership spectrum and have had only a little experience dealing with horse injuries. With the helpfull advice of the stable owner it was decided that application of an epsum salt poultice to the severely swollen hock was the first aide treatment that could be employed. Epsom salt was pasted with water, then applied to the swollen leg and hock. The paste was covered with cellophane food wrap while vet wrap was applied above and below the hock to keep the poultice in place. After approximately one hour the entire remedy was removed. I have to admit I was totally amazed at the significant reduction in swelling after only a short period of the epsum salt application.</p>
<p>This horse was stalled for the night and it was determined that a quick call to the vet was in order. The vet was previously booked to visit our other horses in two days so it was a matter of determining the correct course of action until his scheduled visit. In this case the horse was to remain on stall rest and bute, with limited exercise (walking) a couple of times a day. We continued with the process of applying the epsom salt poultice a couple of times the next day with the directed stall rest and walking. By the end of the day following the injury there was almost zero evidence of the injury. The horse showed no signs of lameness and we showed the vet the pictures we took of the injury for fear that he would not believe that any injury had occurred at all. </p>
<p>Unfortunately I fell asleep at the wheel and did not take any pictures of the applied poultice and bandage although I had multiple opportunities.</p>
<p>I did however take this before picture and the subsequent after picture about 24 hours later. Just to show the difference.</p>
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<p>Vet diagnoses in a nutshell: A blunt trauma injury in the Gaskin area from the fall caused the swelling and invariably it worked its way down the leg to cause the bulbous appereance at the hock cap area.</p>
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<p>In this instance no serious injury has transpired, and I consider it a good learning experience for a backyard cowboy like myself. Although this could have been significantly worse, I am reminded once again that generally horses are not fragile creatures. 6000 years of evolution has made them pretty rugged.</p>
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<p>Things to remember,</p>
<p>1. Just like we treat people. "First aide is just that, first aide" it preserves life and prevents the condition from worsening.</p>
<p>2.Call the vet. Be clear in your description of the injury and the circumstances surrounding it.</p>
<p>3. take pictures...in this high tech world you may actually be able to send photos electronically to the vet for a better first hand look (sans emotion) and interpretation of the verbal description.</p>
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AFTER 24 HOURS AND EPSOM SALT/STALL REST/WALKING(<span class="font-size-1"> The white stuff is the salt)</span><br/>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059329294?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="750" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2059329294?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750" class="align-left"/></a> Now I am on the hunt for magnesium sulfate/epsom salt in gel form. Just easier to work with.</p> Azmira Yucca intensive herbal anti-inflammatory producttag:www.barnmice.com,2011-01-01:1773158:Topic:3161942011-01-01T15:17:57.509ZLawrence (Chuck) Cannonhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/LawrenceChuckCannon
<p>Curious if anyone has any experience with this azmira product? What your results were? Good and bad experiences. It is supposed to be as effective as bute but without the ill effects.</p>
<p>Looking to keep some in m my first aide kit but I never take advertising at face value... </p>
<p>Curious if anyone has any experience with this azmira product? What your results were? Good and bad experiences. It is supposed to be as effective as bute but without the ill effects.</p>
<p>Looking to keep some in m my first aide kit but I never take advertising at face value... </p> *Sigh.... My Herd-Bound Horse.tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-12-29:1773158:Topic:3155622010-12-29T15:06:36.488ZJocelynhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/Jocelyn
<p>The Horse I got for Christmas is really herd-bound.</p>
<p>She's SUCH a sweety, until the other Horses leave, then she's really antsy, and doesn't want to stand still. I had to be all mean, and snappy on the lead-rope, and by the time I left, she barely wanted to eat the apple I was offering.</p>
<p>I won't be riding her until may or june, so I've got some time, and a little area (probably a 20 metre circle size) to lung.</p>
<p>Any training suggestions? I <em>really</em> need some help.</p>
<p>The Horse I got for Christmas is really herd-bound.</p>
<p>She's SUCH a sweety, until the other Horses leave, then she's really antsy, and doesn't want to stand still. I had to be all mean, and snappy on the lead-rope, and by the time I left, she barely wanted to eat the apple I was offering.</p>
<p>I won't be riding her until may or june, so I've got some time, and a little area (probably a 20 metre circle size) to lung.</p>
<p>Any training suggestions? I <em>really</em> need some help.</p> Lameness?tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-12-11:1773158:Topic:3116512010-12-11T23:12:14.850ZAshleyhttp://www.barnmice.com/profile/AshleyBanks
<p>Recently a friend of mine has been having some lameness issues with her Saddlebred mare. Without having X-Rays from a veterinarian, we can't be totally sure what exactly is wrong with her, but we've narrowed it down to something like OCD ( <a href="http://www.equineortho.colostate.edu/questions/ocd.htm">Osteochondritis Dissecans</a> ).</p>
<p>Having said this, what are some common lameness issues my fellow Barnmousers have come across and how have you dealt with them? Has anyone dealt with…</p>
<p>Recently a friend of mine has been having some lameness issues with her Saddlebred mare. Without having X-Rays from a veterinarian, we can't be totally sure what exactly is wrong with her, but we've narrowed it down to something like OCD ( <a href="http://www.equineortho.colostate.edu/questions/ocd.htm">Osteochondritis Dissecans</a> ).</p>
<p>Having said this, what are some common lameness issues my fellow Barnmousers have come across and how have you dealt with them? Has anyone dealt with OCD before? Also, what are your thoughts on lameness occurring more per particular breeds (Thoroughbreds, gaited, etc) as opposed to others?</p> Are you as healthy as your horse?tag:www.barnmice.com,2010-11-23:1773158:Topic:3066292010-11-23T21:41:12.268ZPatti Bartsch, Ph.D.http://www.barnmice.com/profile/PattiBartschPhD
<p>It seems that many equestrians give our horses the very best care but don't take great care of ourselves. On a scale of 1-10, what type of care do you give your horse and yourself?</p>
<p>1 is horrible, 10 is the best there is.</p>
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<p>If you're interested in this topic, you may enjoy my blog: <a href="http://naturallyunbridled.com/blog/?p=110">Ridden Hard & Put Away Wet - Equestrians Lose Sight of Self Care</a></p>
<p>It seems that many equestrians give our horses the very best care but don't take great care of ourselves. On a scale of 1-10, what type of care do you give your horse and yourself?</p>
<p>1 is horrible, 10 is the best there is.</p>
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<p>If you're interested in this topic, you may enjoy my blog: <a href="http://naturallyunbridled.com/blog/?p=110">Ridden Hard & Put Away Wet - Equestrians Lose Sight of Self Care</a></p>