Monthly Archives: August 2008

Alfalfa in the Hay?

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Hi Dr Dan,  Have two mares, appaloosas/thoroughbred 13 and 14 years old , Boots and Sister, whom I  moved to a new barn 3 weeks ago. They are feeding a hay with alfalfa in it. The horses who Ive owned … Continue reading →

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New Testimonial Hot Lines

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I enjoy reading the product testimonials I receive via email and it is extrememly satisfying to know that I helped a situation in some small way. But I know that it is not always convenient (nor easy!) to take the time … Continue reading →

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Mare’s Hock

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Hello Dr. Dan, A friend barefoot trim’s our horses, and she normally gives the hock a squeeze as she’s picking up a rear leg. This time, the skin over the hock stuck together, as if the mare was dehydrated or … Continue reading →

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Bots?

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Hi Dr. Dan, I just read an article about Bots.  Never really knew much about them but they sound scary.  My horse ( the one with the head-shaking that the Aller-check seems to be keeping at bay) is on your … Continue reading →

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Colic?

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan:  I own a 8yr old rocky mountain gelding that has colic twice in six months.  I switched over to oats, just add oats, red cal and weight check after the second colic.  Both situations- the weather changed cooler … Continue reading →

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All the more reason to get horses off commercial feed…

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Dr. Dan

Sweets Make Young Horses Harder To Train, Study Finds ScienceDaily (Aug. 19, 2008) Young horses might be easier to train if they temporarily lay off the sweets, according to a Montana State University (MSU) study that tracked behavior of 2-year-olds … Continue reading →

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Fly Predators and Diatomaceous Earth

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I have recently been given an article that stated if fly predators were used to help keep the fly population down that you should not feed your horses Diatomaceous earth as it would kill the predators.  Can you comment on … Continue reading →

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Mane and Tail?

Posted on August 27, 2008 by Dr. Dan

What natural vitamin or product can I use to help my horse grow a tnicker, longer and all around healthier mane and tail? Our single most beneficial product would be the Hoof Check supplement. Also, see the information on “What To … Continue reading →

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Gas Colic Prone Mare?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I have a mare who has episodes of gas colic about 4 times a year.  It could be triggered by her hormonal system, and I’ve also noticed that she is prone to colic when there are drastic changes in the … Continue reading →

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Cribbing?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Dr. Dan

I have a thoroughbred that is a rescue from starvation.  Have had her since April.  She has gained her weight back but has the worst cribbing addiction.  What do you suggest besides constant turnout, low stress and a cribbing collar?  … Continue reading →

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