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First Recorded Seminar From Fall Equine Affaire Is Now Online!
Get Ready To Turn Up Your Speakers!
Now online is the first of several audios featuring the recorded seminars I presented during the recent Fall Equine Affaire in Springfield, Massachusetts.
This audio features not only a discussion on a variety of subjects along with some questions from the audience, but will also help you get to know me and hear a little of my personal story if you are not already familiar.
Click the link below to listen now, or choose to download the MP3 file to your computer, smartphone or other device…
Remember, many past recordings are also available at DrDanLibrary.com
Thank You!
Lizbeth asks a feeding question for her Andulusian
I have a 7 year old Andulusian I imported from Spain in April who does dressage. He had been on oats in Spain so I continued with crimped oats here- and lots of hay and over the summer added weight check oil (2 oz. 2 times a day)and have recently added Just Add Oats as well. Before he was on crimped oats but now is on regular oats.
He also has a Himalayan salt lick always in his stall which I replace regularly as he seems to use it a lot. Over the summer he was in turnout with grass- though lost weight which is why I added the oil. Then he was fine. I've just moved barns and his turnout does not have grass and he has lost weight again despite the increased oil. He gets 2 quarts of oats a day.
Any suggestions on anything different I should do.
Hello Lizbeth,
The very first thing I'm going to ask you to consider is getting rid of that salt lick
and start providing RED CAL free-choice 24/7/365 as best you can in this environment.
It is OK to add a tablespoon to what you're feeding each day if necessary, but provided free-choice they
will eat what they need on their own.Of the 3 components of my feeding "program"… RED CAL is the single most important product
and the one I always want folks to consider if they won't consider anything else. I've got a salt block
video and much much more- including a Salt Mineral article at the "What to Feed" link below if you would
review this if not done so already.I would like to see what this small move would accomplish as it has for so many through the years.
For the immediate— I would provide more Hay and more oil. But again- the intended results
are all going to better achieved if allowed to work in unison as part of the program and switching
to RED CAL would be a major step and when able the "Just Add Oats supplement.Please keep me posted and I'm glad you asked now when you did.
Thanks,
Dr. Dan
Check out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net
No need to be “corn-fused” about feeding your horse… (for success)
a recent email:
Just the other day a couple of things happened that while at first thought, seemed to be completely different but as I reflected the next few days they reminded of such much more.
First there was the story about the family that had to call 911 when they were lost in a corn maze and thought they couldn't find their way out!
If you missed that story and if interested, click here.
Then, as I usually do I received some questions that day via the Ask Dr. Dan form here. Questions that I have addressed before through the years online and at events, but at this time on the heels of the corn-maze story those questions made me think about what many go through trying to find their way through the maze of information and mis-information that you can be overloaded with as you search for the answers for your horses.
At least weekly (if not almost daily) I validate my stance that oats are good for your horses, beet pulp is bad, flax is not recommended, molasses is not needed, don't spray with listerine (yea,I know!), get rid of the blocks and rocks…. I could go on.
You're receiving this email just as my many other emails so you pretty much know my stance on such subjects. If not, you can review the AskDrDan.com blog, DrDanLibrary.com, WormCheck.com DrDanMag.com and especially WhatToFeedYourHorse.com for the consistent information I have shared for years.
Our "Feed For Success" program is as simple as 1-2-3, but the results are much more profound!
From Nickie D…
Well when the lady sent me your magazine and I watched your videos, I bought some Red Cal, the (Weight Check) Oil, and (the)Just Add Oats, (along with Bug Check) I got him off pelleted feed, and on oats plus his grass and hay.
He really went for the Red Cal, had a white nose everyday for awhile. But what a difference in his personality, no more pacing while eating, no more rubbing teeth, and although he has always been loving he is now trusting also ( if that makes sense).
Poor guy, sorry it’s taken me so long to find out what he needed. But now I can see a future in him and will start riding him soon.
Thank You so much, and God Bless You.
Let me emphasize again today, that the "Feed For Success" program has helped so many through the years with challenges and to be proactive against having to ever face many challenges. When adhering to this simple concept and foundation then our highly-beneficial standalone targeted support products are even much more effective when needed.
is your 911 connection!
I just want to also let you know that at anytime you feel you too, are lost in a maze of sorts when searching for answers for providing the best for your horses, or even your cats, dogs and yourselves… know that I enjoy the opportunity to connect through every question and answer conversation we have- so please don't ever stop. I'm honored to be considered a source of 911 help to and for so many.
I appreciate your support and hope this upcoming week is great for you all.
Dr. Dan Moore (DVM)
Meet my buddy "Arnie Horse-A-Nicker"!
Answering Carolyn… (keep them in your thoughts and prayers)
I have an 18.3, 14 year old Holstiener mare that is very hard to keep weight on. I have finally gotten her weight up to 1321, but to do that she gets 6 pounds of Triple Crown senior plus alfalfa pellets and rice bran. I hate that I have to feed her so much grain, and she does very little work, we ride once or twice a week out on trails for maybe an hour. I have had her for 2 years now and she came to me as a rescue. her body score was about a 2-3. I agreed to take her site unseen as she was the last of a brood mare herd of 10 the was put down because they were no longer useful. The first time I saw her it was truly sickening. Both her back legs were so swollen from hock to hoof that there was no definition to her legs, she was skinny and her coat was rough and dry. Once getting her home and having the vet come out to se if we could even save her we started on a 2 year journey of trying to save her. She has lymphingitis as well as chronic scratches. Nothing I have tryed really gets rid of the scratches. I live in Va and even with 2 foot of snow on the ground I was still treating them on a daily basis. And after the last bout of lymphigist her one hock stays some what swollen at all times, even with cold hoseing and iceing, and plotices with wraping. She' not lame on it , she just gets stiff with the swelling. I have truely spent a tonn of money on trying to get all of her issues under control, but what seems to help one issue makes another one worse. I am not a non-profit rescue, every animal I take in and help comes solely out of my own pocket, with no breaks. I love what I do. I am just at my wits end, both emotionally and financially for what to do to help the wonderful, sweet mare. Please contact me with what you think might help her. Thank you ahead of time from both of us.
Sincerely,
Carolyn F.
Hello Carloyn,
I so appreciate what you do and am humbled that you
would seek my opinion and consider our products.I know you are in a tough spot in so many ways.
Know that I don't just consider ourselves as just a
"product" company looking to make sales, but while
it has been my mission to provide alternative albeit
natural solutions I want to try to educate to help
with the all important (sometimes tough) decisions
that have to be made.With that being said, if you haven't done so yet
please at the least review the "What To Feed" link below.
I know you're busy and may not have had the time yet.You're going to soon see that I prefer Oats
along with hay or grass. (I like timothy/orchard)
and you're going to see some things I have
"no use" for… commercial feed, flax/rice bran
anything pelleted (pellets are cooked),
and salt/mineral rocks/blocks.You will see the 3 supplement components to
the program of oats/grass/hay of which I think
will help in so many ways with these challenges
like it has so many before you.I hope you would for sure consider the
RED CAL "natural" salt/mineral source—
balanced by nature- not by man! No matter the feed-
RED CAL should be provided free-choice
all-they-want all-the-time because they
will eat what they need- they know!Then my Weight Check Oil is "weigh better" than
any other source of omega/essentail fatty acids.
What you're attempting to provide with the flex and rice bran
will be better provided and safer coming from Weight Check Oil.
I could just about say that thousands of gallons are poured daily!
There's nothing like it in my opinion.For this situation- I would provide extra amount
(up to 8 oz. daily in the beginning is possible) to help
support more and gain control more quickly.Weight Check Oil is going to help with the weight issues and
help support the skin and coat.Oh and here is a link to a "not to feed flax" article.
http://askdrdan.com/2010/06/23/flaxseed-flax-seed-article- im-often-asked-for/ The third component is the supplement called
"Just Add Oats" – it is a multi use product loaded
with vitamins, minerals and probiotic ingredients.The above has worked for so many through they years
for those same different types of challenges you guys are facing.Now I do have other support products that you could also add,
but for now i;d like to see you try the above.I do hope the best for you all (and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers) and I again appreciate you asking.
I hope something here I shared at least gives hope.Please stay in touch!
Dr. Dan
Check out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net
Janet asks about EMS cresty neck horse and our “Critical Care” formula
I am supplementing my EMS horse with ____________.
Listened to Dr. Dan speech on cresty neck horses. Found Critical Care product and ingredients. $275 for 2 month supply!! Expensive. _________________ has all ingredients of Critical Care and about $100 less for 2 mo. supply. What makes Critical Care so expensive and why is it better than ________________? Dr. Dan. says CC will get rid of cresty neck. Is this realistic? Glycocemic EQ hasn't gotten rid of cresty neck . . . why would CC? Weight reduction has reduced cresty neck. Janet
Hi Janet. I sure do appreciate you taking the time to listen to one of my audios and considering our products.
I am not familiar with that product and I don't do comparisons anyhow. Sorry but I am only concerned with making sure what is in our products are there and they are of the best quality. (and providing value) There are plenty of knockoffs out there– I [usually] see them when they suddenly spring up. Again this one you mention I haven't..
(I guess one could always try to compare a multi-vitamen bought at the Dollar Store to one bought at a health store (or us))
I just know that our Critical Care is awesome and yes it is
pricey (I even say so in so many places) — pricey yet valuable.When combined with our overall feeding program ( WhatToFeedYourHorse.com )
(using the Hi-Mag version of RED CAL in this instance) generally only a tub or two
of the CC is needed. CC + Feed For Success is the optimum combination.This combination has helped so many through the years.
Here is a testimonial that was posted that may be of interest:
http://askdrdan.com/2008/08/16/a-testimonial/ Again, I appreciate you considering our products for your current challenge
and hope this other info is of help. Do keep me posted Janet.Thanks for asking!
Dr. Dan
Sometimes I Don’t Have The Answers…
I'll let the picture, story and video below speak for themselves…
Navy Seal is honored by family and friends as his dog "Hawkeye" guards his master one last time…
Family, friends, fellow military remember Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson on Friday, August 19th, 2011.
Read Full Article Click Here
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Farewell Hornby Island Bald Eagles 2011
Live footage compiled from this season's live webcam at:
http://www.hornbyeagles.com/chatpage_wildearth.htm
1st egg: 3/22
2nd egg: 3/26
1st hatch: 4/28
2nd hatch: 5/1
1st fledge: 7/23 (Alexandra)
2nd fledge: 8/01 (David)
Veronica asks/says: “Complicated Horse who Needs You”
Dear Dr. Dan,
I have a Appaloosa/Warmblood cross who is currently on your Just Add Oats and RedCal, He is also on __________ and _________ and gets barley instead of oats. Here is my problem, anytime I try to give him something to increase his energy it goes right to his brain and not his muscles. If he eats oats, sugar, high protein, high magnesium, beetpulp and a few other things that I have tried he get supper skiddish. He is not overweight and doesn't have any fat pockets just lacks energy. Can you give me any advice?
Sincerely,
Veronica
Hi Veronica,
You mentioned RED CAL and JAO but I didn't see mention of our Weight Check Oil being provided which is one of the 3 supplements suggested as part of the "Feed For Success" program/diet. (a.k.a. www.WhatToFeedYourHorse.com )
The Weight Check Oil will deliver the type of energy you are seeking for this horse—but of course, providing Oats instead of barley are going to deliver the optimum results as so many others have. I should also add-just to be sure- that the RED CAL should be provided free-choice so they have all they want all the time.No rocks/blocks around at all!
You won't need the _____________ and _____________ and Pleeeassse, NO beet pulp! (IMHO)
see "Why Not To Feed Beet Pulp": http://askdrdan.com/2010/01/29/beet-pulp-article-for- reference/ I really think the above will help you to see a new horse.
I appreciate you asking and giving me a chance to "weigh-in". Do keep me posted Veronica
Dr. DanCheck out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net
Sherry asks about her rescued horse and its navicular cyst
Hi Dr Dan,
I have rescued a 7yr old Haflinger Mare, who has ben diagnosed with a Navicular Cyst.
Standard Protocal for this seems to be Bute. Most Vets feel that this condition never really goes away and must be managed. I have turned her out in a 15acre field (reasonably good field) with a spring fed creek. with 3 other horses. I already have them on BUG CHECK FIELD FORM with Just add Oats given a couple times a week, with Aple cider Vinegar. She is not lame now, and has not shown lameness for a couple months. I understand this condition can be intermitten at first. What are your thoughts on this condition? what other supplements would you use, or would I just wait and see how she does with what I am feeding? I plan on re MRI ing her in the spring.
Best, Sherry
Hi Sherry!!!
The first thing I would try and often has shown results is to provide our Joint Check supplement. With a 1000 lb horse I would start with 2 scoops daily and probably continue there even. That alone has helped many. Of course Joint Check also includes the ingredients of Health Check (antioxidants etc.) so it is only healthy and much more than just a "joint" product. And since you are already adhering to aspects of the feeding program that will help even more.
I don't suggest vinegar however- just too much potential to adversely affect the pH
Keep me posted!
Check out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net
Cathy asks about what type of hay for these horses
Dear Dr. Dan,
We are in Wisconsin, and have a client in Florida who has recently moved her horses down there and was having trouble keeping weight on her hot mare. She started feeding a pelleted formula, and now the mare is so hot she cannot ride her. The feed store employees told her not to feed oats unless she is feeding alfalfa hay, which she cant at $25 per bale! She is feeding coastal hay, and that is about all she can find down there. Will the oats keep weight on her mare? Does she need to feed a different type of hay? Is there any products made for “hot” horses to calm them? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Cathy
Hello Cathy,
She just needs our feeding program. The comment from the feed store guy is because the oats need balancing.. the "Just Add Oats", the RED CAL and the Weight Check Oil oil do that (naturallly!).
Bermuda Hay is awful! It is more apt to cause impaction/colic than any other But there are other hays to pick from, but as they already know that are just pricey. Just so you know for future reference, personally I have always like timothy and orchard at 50/50.
And of course NO commercial feed.
The program again will help with the weight especially the Weight Check Oil (whether weight on or weight off) and as it says on the label…. CALM Calories!
Oh yea, here is an easy direct link to my "Feed Oats" article in case you missed before:
http://askdrdan.com/2009/09/19/for-the-health-of-horses- feed-oats-2/ Hope this helps and thanks for asking! Hope all is going great for you guys!
Check out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net
Jan shares her testimonial (her’s and her horse’s) Thank You!
Dear Dr. Dan,
I have to write to say how pleased I am with all of your products.
This past weekend my 16 year old Arabian gelding won Reserve Champion at a 2-day 50 mile Competitive Trail Ride in Pennsylvania.
I started him one year ago on your feeding program of High Mag Red Cal, Weight Check Oil, Just Add Oats, Joint Check, Hoof Check and Bug Check along with hay, oats and pasture. At the vet holds I gave him Red Cal and Hydraid with his oats. In spite of the high heat and humidity, his pulse and respiration recoveries were the lowest they've ever been in 10 years of competing with this horse.
I was also thrilled with how calm and focused he was on the trail. With so many conflicting recommendations for the best feeding program for endurance and competitive trail horses, I can honestly tell other riders yours is the best I've ever tried in 30 years of owning and competing horses.
Just had to say thank you for your healthy products,
Jan
P.S. Your Reddox and Great Shakes helped his aging rider's energy too!
First, WOW! and congratulations on you and your horse's victory Jan!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me Jan… and to put it into words for others to enjoy. You don't know how much it means to not only me and my family, but to those that work with me as well. We all thank you and appreciate your support.
Dr. Dan
Bonnie asks about liver detox- horse / bute
Do you have a liver detox for a horse that has had to have lots of Bute?
-Bonnie
Hello Bonnie…
Our RED CAL product is not only our recommended "natural" salt/mineral/electrolyte supplement-
(NO Blocks/Rocks!!!) but an excellent liver "detox-inator" due to its Montmorrilionite Clay ingredeint
In fact we also have a people product called REDOXX that contains it as well- and like RED CAL,
it is multi-beneficial— helping keep the liver clean and so much more.Both are products that no horse or person should be without!
See: What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com and
http://REDOXXusa.com/npvAlso for your horse, I suggest our Joint Check product. You see while it is an excellent "Joint"
product, it also is loaded with antioxidants that are going to support the body's detoxing and
provide other healthy support.Thanks for asking Bonnie!
Dr. Dan
Check out these helpful links:
The Natural Horse Vet Magazine: http://www.DrDanMag.com
What To Feed Your Horse? http://www.
WhatToFeedYourHorse.com Dr. Dan's Library: http://www.DrDanLibrary.com
The Natural Vet On The Net: http://TheNaturalVet.net