Re: [IceHorses] Magic, Cushings and IR
OMG -- this sure hit home, being my Rocky also has I.R. AND Cushings. And he also had a terrible founder bout 3 years ago. And he's in his mid twenties. . . (youngest he could be is 22). I am just knocking wood at this point, that his Pergoglide keeps doing it's job. So far, keeping weight on him has not been an issue, although I've been noticing he is not the air fern he used to be -- a good thing now, maybe not so much later on. Sigh. But you know, with horses like these, every day is a gift and I'll take them as they come.I do push the envelope and let him have some carrots and even a few rolled oats every day. I am trying to find balance in managing his condition versus his mental health. -- Renee M. up in Michigan
Re: [IceHorses] Magic, Cushings and IR
On Sat, Jul 12, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Judy Ryder [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A tribute to Magic: http://www.gaitedgala.com/MagicTribute.html At first glance at the Heading, I thought it was my Magic and thought how could this be, he has EPM, not Cushings... Then I read the article. A sad story for sure. Hopefully, my guy will recover and get on with his life soon. Ferne
[IceHorses] Magic, Cushings and IR
A tribute to Magic: http://www.gaitedgala.com/MagicTribute.html Judy http://iceryder.net http://clickryder.com
[IceHorses] Magic
Yes, his test came out positive for EPM (well, UC Davis said that there was a 95% chance he had it, so I should start treatment!), so I have to start Marquis as soon as I receive it from Valley Vet. There is another Icelandic owner in Sonoma that my trainer works with whose horse also had EPM and went through the Marquis treatment. I've emailed her for info on her experiences, etc. According to Susanna (my trainer) this other horse recovered beautifully and is Kellie's favorite riding horse now... I will hope for the best! Thanks for asking! I hope Magic recovers fully and quickly. Tell him that his sister (Flekka), niece (Princess Buttercup) and nephew (Isak) want him to get well quickly! Karen Thomas, NC
Re: [IceHorses] Magic
On Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 12:59 PM, Karen Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I hope Magic recovers fully and quickly. Tell him that his sister (Flekka), niece (Princess Buttercup) and nephew (Isak) want him to get well quickly! I will tell him. I'm sure it will make him feel better!?! The other woman I know who has gone thru the EPM treatment with her mare called me and told me all that she could remember about her horses treatment. She said that her mare has a little weakness on the bad side, but otherwise seems really good. She gave the Marquis treatment for 2 months. I guess if that's what it takes, I will have to do that too. Argh!!! Ferne
