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  1. hoofhearted

    Filly with occasional diarrhea, I am baffled.

    I have a mare with 'cow pie' poop. It was so bad when she came to us, we HAD to bob her tail. Her stall was a horrible mess. Bio Sponge is great..vet said not to be afraid to double the dose, then fade back to where it still works. What a lifesaver, except the others in the barn think she is...
  2. hoofhearted

    The drought has taken its toll

    Most likely will plan on going broke..cannot stand the 'hungry look' from the crew at the barn..picking up more hay this weekend, it's fescue, and it's not cheap..oh well..
  3. hoofhearted

    Ulcers

    We use Aloe juice here for stomach irritation caused by a feeding tube. It works like a dream, is inexpensive, safe, and easy. Vet says it is ok, though I would check with your own. Normajean, thanks for posting..I was wondering about OTC people meds being used for equine if it's the same med...
  4. hoofhearted

    Miniature Horses as Guide Animals (POLL: Yes or No)

    I didn't mean to imply that all horses need to run barefoot and free through the daisies to be happy. Far from it..like most domesticated animals, many are happiest when they have a 'job' to do, be it racing, driving, showing, or standing to be groomed. However, a life devoid of the outdoors, of...
  5. hoofhearted

    Miniature Horses as Guide Animals (POLL: Yes or No)

    I read the article posted on page 3 about the woman with a guide horse. It was trained by a woman who had never trained a guide animal. Great. Who..who thinks having a HORSE standing on a plane, unrestrained at the front, is a good idea should the plane hit rough weather or an air pocket?? I...
  6. hoofhearted

    Miniature Horses as Guide Animals (POLL: Yes or No)

    I'd like to say first of all that I am a horse owner, I am handicapped, I have handicapped family members, and I have owned and trained service animals. There is a tendency recently, for people to attempt to have their personal preference in animals recognized as a companion/therapy animal. The...
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