Thank you for your great comments!

Hi Lisa. You responded to me on your site regarding the 22 year old QH that has the nose tie down that reared up. Well I actually put him on Vitamin B1, and changed him to a Myler Mullen bit Level 2. I got rid of the multijointed port bit they had. The trainer looked and said he would only use that kind of port bit for training. The vet said his teeth were fine. It seemed to be a combination of nerve with new owners, hyperness and a very harsh bit. He is calm, so calm in fact that he walks at a slow pace when being led, and drops his head and blows when ridden. He drops his head to have the bit put on, instead of shying away. The owner of the stables has now recommended the B1 to others and my horse's coat is beautiful and shiny also. No one can believe he is the same horse. We actually thought he may be the horse from hell at first, but what a baby he has turned into. He even stands now by himself very quietly, no problems getting on or off him, and follows me like a puppy dog without a lead. Because he is up there in years I also give him 1 scoop 30 grams of MSM a day also. Sometimes it isn't the horse but what we do to them I have now learned. Trial and error of finding the right bit, and right Vitamin. Thanks so much for your help. Deb.

For Dr Sales: Thank you for your e-mail on March 10. The personal response to my EPM question from Dr. Sales included many points of information and was very, very helpful to me. I thank him very much for taking the time to be concise in his response. I was really impressed with the response I received and was surprised with the different factors that Dr. Sales touched on. Dr. Sales told me more about the disease and other factors for the age of my horse than my own vet did. I did make the decision not to treat my horse for EPM. His symptoms have all but gone, and he is doing well. Again, please thank Dr. Sales for me, and thank you, Mr. O'Brien, for working so hard to make your site available. Sincerely, Annette.

Hey Mark, I want to thank you for the response on my 4 year old Q.H. mare. I done what you said and it worked. The lounging has helped and no more "bucking" has went on since and she really is a good horse and is learning quickly. We plan to take a trail ride within the next few weeks. Thanks again. Mitchell.

I think you have a really great informative website. I own and operate a rescue and have added your link to our website. We strive to teach people responsible horse ownership and the care of horses. If you would like me to remove it, please let me know. I hope that more members join for you. Thanks and keep up the great work. Penni

Thank You so much Tracy. I live in Washington State so I will have a vet look at her soon . Thanks again and HAPPY TRAILS, Vickie.

For Lisa: Thank you so much, I have been reading on this, and that is what I keep coming up with, because of his age, his teeth aren't that good. I really also think the multijointed bit is far too harsh, even just looking at it. He is so cuddly when not tacked up, and very loving. I am getting a new saddle fitted tomorrow also, and think I will try a smooth snaffle again. There are so many snaffles I think I will get the trainer to help and we will try them all out. There are also Parelli classes nearby and I just bought his tape, but haven't had the time to watch it. I should send you a pic of my horse with the rigging they had on him. The poor guy. I love your website and would like it if you could keep me posted on the updating on it. I found you through a search engine here in Canada. And now have your page bookmarked. As a new horse person, I think it will come in handy, and a membership fee would be great. NO problem here. I will forward you a picture of Gus. Thanks, Deb.

For Herb: Thanks for the info... I will try it, and let you know what happens. Someone also suggested rim pads....so I might try that too. Thanks again, Susan.

For Dawn Green: "Thank you so much!!!!!!! Anyways, he is a Gelding and he is always in the pasture. He is energetic and loves to run. I just don't understand him".

Thank You, I had my stud gelded today and I separated two of my mares, We just got hit with a snow storm...I'm working really hard to get them all in to stalls. Building them out of logs as fast as possible!!
Thanks again, In Christ, Lisa.

Dear Ed, thank you so much for the quick reply from Dr Sales. Sometimes when a problem is only just there, it is hard to know whether to ask the vets attending for a more thorough exam i.e. x-rays which are expensive. I will not be lunging her as I think that this may exacerbate the clicking - circle work can't be good for young joints especially if there's a problem. It has been wonderful to ask someone for advice.