Tag Archives: What To Feed Your Horse

Donna asks about Grape Seed and Allergies…

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan: I have been reading several articles (including yours) on grape seed extract and the benefits for horses and found this quite interesting.  My horse is IR (insulin resistant) and this year has developed extreme allergies not to mention … Continue reading →

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Discussion with Amie, who asks about colic and her 18 YR. Arab Mare…

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan… I have an 18 year old arab mare that I've had 9 years. Since last fall she's had what seem to be mild gas colic episodes. I can say that 3 of those were during severe weather changes. … Continue reading →

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Sheridan asks about “scratches” with her horse…

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dear Dr. Dan I am reading all different treatments for scratches – what do you recommend? Many thanks, Sheridan T. Hello Sheridan, Others may say otherwise, but Scratches, in my opinion, is the body attempting to discharge something through the … Continue reading →

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Martha with question about her 9 Yr. Old Foxtrotter gelding

Posted on August 22, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Hi Dr Dan, I have a 1/2 quarter 1/2 fox trotter gelding about 9yr old. He always looks thin through the hips an spine, I feed open pasture plus always have fresh 1200lb round bale of clover mix available. I … Continue reading →

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Sheryl asks a deworming question…

Posted on August 16, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Thank you for your impressive prompt response to our Equine Sarcoids email.  Appreciate your opinion, will ponder your advice.   One other quick question, same horse 14 yr gelding, NSH recent full fecal egg count was 625.  Really do not … Continue reading →

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Carlita’s question about horse with cushings, possible insulin resistant and more…

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Dr. Dan

I have a cushings horse that we think is also insulin resistant, he has foundered in the past and has laminitis off and on. I started using a barefoot trimmer and your products a couple months ago.  I just recived … Continue reading →

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Kathy asks about treating rain rot…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dr. Dan

I was told once that when treating rain rot bleach and listerine mixed together but I don't remember the dilution of that. I am waiting for the owner of the horse to send money to pick up fungus shampoo for … Continue reading →

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Marilyn asks about her horse with “scratches”…

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan Apparently my horse has a case of scratches.  I just found it last night.  I see on the net there are so many thoughts on it.  He wasn't in mud and isn't in mud, so I can't figure … Continue reading →

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answered Karen, who asked about heaves

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Dan

I have a boarder whose owner travels a lot and her horse has heaves.  He is currently on prednisone and an herbal for heaves, but he is usually in some level of distress.  He lives out, but due to lack … Continue reading →

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“Conversation” with Lisa about what to feed her horses…

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dr. Dan

Dr. Dan, What is the exact micro and macro content of (your) Red Cal, do i need to add Copper. My horse has severe arthritis in his hock and from what im reading this could have been triggered by a … Continue reading →

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