Thank you for your great comments!
For Herb Richardson
Thank you Herb for your answer on your site, I couldn't open the email from you as my email address is out of action so I am using another one but I read your info on this site. Thank you very much for the reply regarding founder, Jessie has been attended to by a vet on numerous occasions and there are no signs of Cushing's disease, her diet is very basic, Chaff, a few pellets, a bit of clover hay- no grain, I haven't checked out the thyroid, that my be the key thank you once again for your reply, have a great Christmas.
Regards, Julie
For Karen Scholl
Thank you so much for all your help. I will try the hill exercise, as I think he is beginning to get the idea. Sincerely, Jennifer Chafin
For Karen Scholl
Thank you for your reply. I haven't had any problems with my stallion since breeding season ended and now he is peacefully with his mares but still watches the neighbors horses like a hawk and somewhat paces the fence when they come close to the fence across the road. My thoughts are he is just protecting his heard and has become ornery in his old age, but I still watch him and am careful as always around him. You know I never thought much about it till now but, is it possible that he was bred to another mare without my knowledge and that is why he wants to get across the road so badly? Thank you again, Shannon Smith
For Dr Sales (February 2005)
Thank you for your advice. We took him into the vet and you were right, he had smegma the size of a walnut needing to be cleaned from his sheath. What a relief it isn't anything more serious. Thanks again!
For Dr Sales (February 2005)
Thank you so much for your reply. I appreciate the time you took to read my question (it was long!) but you confirmed what my gut feelings were, and I'll get this guy re-evaluated! Thanks again for your time.
Dawn
For Dawn Green (February 2005)
Thanks for your email. I have had her teeth checked and the bit doesn't seem to be bothering her. When I take her on the trails without the other horses she is fine. I find she just behaves like this when she feels like she is getting left behind. I'm not hard on her mouth because she is a very soft horse and I just usually use body signals and try to avoid using the bit. I will try the circling method because I want her to be happy at the back of the group as well as the front.
Nikki
For Dr Sales (February 2005)
Thank you again for your advice.
The news is looking better all the time. I've also spoken to my farrier and he seems to think much the same as you that it should be fine.
Regards
Monika
For Dr Sales (February 2005)
Thanks for the information.
I have been putting his fly mask on him when he goes outside. I also put him on a supplement called breathe better. It is helping a little bit.
Thanks again
Angie
For Dr Sales (February 2005)
Thank you for your advice. It warmed up here into the lower 30's and I worked them both hard enough to make them "blow" and both were fine - no bleeding whatsoever. I will however, keep an eye on it and if it happens again I will definitely bring the vet out. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it's only our cold Michigan weather that's the culprit; we've been below zero for most of December and January. Thanks again, your website is very helpful!
Carrie
