Happy Holidays from the Flying Bee Farm, Trenton, TN!

[MinihorseMom]

Good Morning All! We moved to western Tennessee 8 months ago after purchasing a 5 acre homestead and we are brand new horse parents. We are adopting two mini horses from a rescue in Jackson, TN. They should be here on Christmas we are just finishing up stretching our fence line for them. They came into rescue around the first of October, both are mares and bonded to one another. We know very little about their previous existence. One little girl had hooves that were 8 to 10 inches long, they have since been trimmed down and they both saw the farrier about a week ago. She still walks pretty gingerly at times, but at least is walking and standing more and more, the bone in her hooves is good. They both also have Cushing's and we are looking forward to getting them healthier and happier. We're also excited to find this forum to help us take care of them.

 

[Taz]

Welcome and congratulations, they're adorable! You are going to have so much fun with them, what a great Christmas gift for all of you.

 

[MinihorseMom]

Welcome and congratulations, they're adorable! You are going to have so much fun with them, what a great Christmas gift for all of you.

Thanks so much!! We are excited! We have had Newfoundland dogs for 30 yrs (7 total) and our current two with us here! I think they are bigger than the minis!

 

[Taz]

Haha! They probably are. Newfies are great, so sweet and gentle. You have to post pictures of them all together...........please?

 

[diamond c]

Welcome I used to have kin folk in Trenton years ago and still have some in Jackson. You’ll love your new minis and will quickly become addicted and will decide that not only is 5 acres not enough but 25 acres isn either.

 

[Pitter Patter]

Welcome to the forum! (I like to say my LIFELINE!). They are adorable! Keep us posted--literally!

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

Kuddos to you for rescuing!

We have an older mare who has Cushings, but still gets around. One product that seems to help is "Buteless Pellets". It's a holistic way to address her discomfort.

 

[MerMaeve]

Welcome!! Thank you for rescuing!

 

[Willow Flats]

Kuddos to you for rescuing!

We have an older mare who has Cushings, but still gets around. One product that seems to help is "Buteless Pellets". It's a holistic way to address her discomfort.

Thank you for mentioning this. I was unaware that this product existed.

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

PS: It's NOT cheap. One small bag which lasts 2 weeks + is just under $25. A scoop comes inside. I started by giving her (and I've used it with other oldsters) a scoop twice a day for a couple of days, then continue it with a scoop once a day. They have always taken it right out of my hand. You should see improvement with your girl in about a week.

 

[MinihorseMom]

Kuddos to you for rescuing!

We have an older mare who has Cushings, but still gets around. One product that seems to help is "Buteless Pellets". It's a holistic way to address her discomfort.

Thanks Maryann! I have done some research and found a company in California that has a natural way of treating PPID or Cushing's ...I will slowly wean them off of the Prascend and gradually introduce the new protocol. I know I need to be aware of their grass grazing and of course need to keep sugar intake low. An other tips are welcomed!

 

[Maryann at MiniV]

From what I could see of your pictures, they look in pretty good shape! I'm assuming they aren't getting grain because, like you said, they don't need the sugar or carbs. We've had a few situations over the years with laminitis/founder but fortunately have caught it early. NO pasture, just grass hay with a supplement, and the BL Pellets. We've been VERY lucky. <knock on wood>

I've also discovered LMF Senior Lo Carb is good for kids who have owchy feet and could put on some weight. It is 13% protein, no sugars, and contains Glucosemene. Just a product to put in your brain - "just in case" down the road.