RE: Willi update
This message is from: Gail Russell Here is info on the new Easyboot Trail -Original Message- From: owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com [mailto:owner-fjordho...@angus.mystery.com] On Behalf Of Bonnie MacCurdy Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 9:24 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Re: Willi update Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Willi update
This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy Hi. I use Renegades on my two fjords for going out on trail rides or drives. I have found them to be easy on and off. I rasp the boys' feet every two or three weeks. They are five and six years old and have never worn shoes. They have lovely, hard, barefoot feet. I have always done them myself. I have a farrier check them when the shod horses are done and so far, so good. Doing this has saved me a ton of money over the years! Good luck, Bonnie, Stormy and Tonka Central Ca The National Center for Equine Facilitated Therapy www.nceft.org From: Gail Russell To: "fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com" Sent: Tue, April 5, 2011 7:09:06 PM Subject: RE: Willi update This message is from: Gail Russell I like the Renegades, but they do not make boots for horses with big feet. I just ordered a pair of Easyboot Gloves for my horse, which appear to be much easier to deal with than the Easyboot Epics. HOWEVER, Easycare is coming out with a NEW boot that is supposed to be easy to put on. Tomorrow, on their website, they are going to show the first picture of it. By April 25th, they will be on the market. Maybe this is finally the miracle boot. gail Does anyone use boots to ride in? What kind? I have been advised to ride him in shoes or boots from now on, and I think I prefer boots, as we don't ride all that much. I would be interested to know what works for you and your Fjord. As always, thanks for your advice. Kathy and Willi in Upstate SC, where the wind is trying to blow the new leaves off the trees Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Gail Russell I like the Renegades, but they do not make boots for horses with big feet. I just ordered a pair of Easyboot Gloves for my horse, which appear to be much easier to deal with than the Easyboot Epics. HOWEVER, Easycare is coming out with a NEW boot that is supposed to be easy to put on. Tomorrow, on their website, they are going to show the first picture of it. By April 25th, they will be on the market. Maybe this is finally the miracle boot. gail Does anyone use boots to ride in? What kind? I have been advised to ride him in shoes or boots from now on, and I think I prefer boots, as we don't ride all that much. I would be interested to know what works for you and your Fjord. As always, thanks for your advice. Kathy and Willi in Upstate SC, where the wind is trying to blow the new leaves off the trees Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Willi update
This message is from: "kngould" I like Old Macs the best; pricey, but easy to put on and off, but they don't come off on their own. (I use them on my Friesians, my Fjords are doing well barefoot). Kim -Original Message- From: mypump...@windstream.net Sent: Tuesday, April 05, 2011 1:40 PM To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Subject: Willi update This message is from: Hello list! I hope Spring has found it's way to you and yours. It is with MUCH happiness that I can tell you that Willi FINALLY gets his hospital plate off in about 3 weeks! Say it with me...AMEN!!! He can go back to his run in living situation, which will make him a happy boy. He has had limited turnout since mid February, and his charming personality returned quickly after that. He will get regular shoes on the fronts for the next two cycles, and then we'll see after that. Does anyone use boots to ride in? What kind? I have been advised to ride him in shoes or boots from now on, and I think I prefer boots, as we don't ride all that much. I would be interested to know what works for you and your Fjord. As always, thanks for your advice. Kathy and Willi in Upstate SC, where the wind is trying to blow the new leaves off the trees Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Debbie LeBreton So happy for you both. Take care > Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:09:32 -0400 > From: mypump...@windstream.net > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: Willi update > > This message is from: > > > Hello list! Happy Fall. Wm Fjord is doing quite well. I think after a recheck on Friday we will be given the green light to go home. Some stall improvements are in the works where Willi normally lives to make sure he is in the environment he needs. I did my first hoof care tonight almost be myself. He had to be twitched though, he is just sick of people messing with that foot. We should be off the SMZs in a few days as well. And I can take him out for a bite of grass every night as long as it is dry. He is loving that. Dr. Freer expects this to go for 3-4 months as we are now. I can live with that. He will be happier when he can go back to his run in though, for sure. > > Thanks again for all the encouragement and well wishes. > > Kathy in SC and Willi in NC, where the winter coat gets thicker each day > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
Re: Willi update
This message is from: Kathleen Prince It seems you and WIlli are over the hump - yay! Is there any way to maybe "hide" the Bio-sponge in some applesauce? When I've had to use nasty tasting drugs w/Cass the applesauce has been the trick w/just a touch of yogurt. Last Dec. she was on 2 different kinds of antibiotics for a month for mastitis. Her tummy stayed good despite it all. -- Kathleen Prince kathl...@pookiebros.com Pookie Bros. Pet Sitting Professional Pet Care In Your Home! http://www.pookiebros.com On Sep 30, 2010, at 8:21 PM, wrote: > This message is from: > > Question: we are on SMZs, 12 twice a day. The Vet whose house Willi > is staying at says the surgeon put us on the "gold standard" of > diarrea prevention, Bio Sponge twice a day and Probios once a day. > So far no troubles. Willi does not like the Bio Sponge at all. Has > anyone used a similiar product that may be more palatable? > > Thanks! > Kathy in Sc and Willi in NC, where fall is creeping in Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Karen McCarthy Hey Kathy, I know it must be immensely horrible for the poor guy to be chugging Bio-Sponge daily (yeah, it's like asking someone to pease eat & swallow a whole bowl of clay, yuk!) but I am sure he is doing it as a gastric preventative bc he's on the HD antibiotics and wants to keep his gut happy w/ and colitis freeso keep it up, it's a great "hind binder" (w/ apologies to Bob & Ray...and if you don't know who they are, then you must be under 50 ;~)) I have used it on 3 different horses and it certainly does the trick, a bit spendy though, but Good Luck and so glad things are going well! Karen in Oregon Question: we are on SMZs, 12 twice a day. The Vet whose house Willi is staying at says the surgeon put us on the "gold standard" of diarrea prevention, Bio Sponge twice a day and Probios once a day. So far no troubles. Willi does not like the Bio Sponge at all. Has anyone used a similiar product that may be more palatable? :: Karen McCarthy :: Great Basin Fjords :: Madras, Oregon :: Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Gail Russell My vet loves BioSponge. Congratulations on Willi's ongoing recovery. Gail Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Karen McCarthy Kathy, good to hear things are going well for Willi. Having been in this same situation myself w/ my mare Idelle I know how scary this isHope you get your rest now, you'll need it. Take care! Karen out west in Oregon > Hi everyone. We had a good day. Willi got his hospital plate and walks quite well with it. He was bearing good weight on it. > Well, I am off to bed. I have been sick as a dog all day, couldn't even do the transport with him this afternoon. Thanks you all for the good thoughts and well wishes. Willi and I truly appreciate every one. > > Kathy in SC and Willi in NC > > I Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi Update
This message is from: "M. Denmark" So sorry Willi has to have surgery. Glad the prognosis is good If you can find a book about clicker training I bet that would help both you and Willi get through his boring recovery time. Gives him something to learn and occupy his mind in a positive way for a little bit of the day. I have a desire to try it with mine. Seems most folks and their equines must love it. I'd also find one of the slow feeders for hay to help him not get frustrated. Keep us posted on how things are going. Hope these ideas might be of help. Milli Ann Melting along with the fjordies in TX Subject: Willi update This message is from: Well, good and bad news. Wm Fjord . is having surgery on Tuesday to remove the tumor. He will have major stall rest as part of his recovery, which will not make him happy. So, where can I buy Elastikon by the case? What's a Fjord's favorite stall toy? ... Oh, and the prognosis is very good she said. Any advice would be appreciated, and next Tuesday morning, if you could send good fjordie thoughts his way that would be could too. Kathy with a headache and Willi happily on Bute in Upstate SC Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
RE: Willi update
This message is from: Gail Russell You might consider Soft Ride boots if he needs cushioning. Here is the amazon link to what they offer in the way of Elastikon...so you can look at pricing. http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=elastikon&x=0&y=0 I ordered a bunch of supplies for wrapping from MedVet International. Here is their link to their Elastikon search section. http://www.shopmedvet.com/category/s?keyword=elastikon I also got cotton padding...various things from them. Just be sure you know what you are ordering. I did buy some closeout stuff that was like vetwrap, and it did not stay on very well...was a cheaper version. Ask your vet if he/she recommends Vetricyn. People say it is wonderful for healing wounds. It is hyrdolized water...or something like that. Our barefoot trimmer trims for a diabetic wound care specialist who swears by it. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw Classified Ads: http://tinyurl.com/5b5g2f
