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Posted by JM on 9/3/2006, 12:49 pm, in reply to "Re: Free 13 year old Appaloosa" --Previous Message--
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Heather: I am also working with a foundered horse
which I got a year ago, also unknowing at the time
that he was afflicted. My farrier found it the
first time we trimmed him. I did have one set of
x-rays done, but since, I have treated him with
a little bute twice a day (half gram a.m. and p.m.) and hoof supplement. He has been walking
very sound, and his feet look much better (I use
Focus HF in a little Blue Seal Hunter). My farrier does a so-called "natural trim" for him.
It has been a year, and we are really hoping for
a decent recovery. He is now down to only half
a gram of bute a day, and so far so good. Since
your horse is not rotated, his prospects might be
OK with time. You need a good farrier, who has
worked with this problem before. I know how
discouraging news like that is, believe me, and
how expensive it can get. I truly think that
good trimming, nutritional support, and time can
really work wonders. JM
: I can't say for sure what special care he may
: need besides that. He will need to be seen
: by a vet, for my vet told me that further
: x-rays were needed to find out specifically
: what is causing his lameness besides the
: laminitis. I can't afford a full work-up on
: him, so therefore I had to decline. Which is
: why I am persueing a good home for him with
: someone that will understand and be able to
: afford his needs.
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: Hello, I am 15yr old, I already own a 21y/o
: AQH sorrel gelding. I don't really have any
: experiences with laminitis, but is there
: anything else speical needed for him,
: besides a dirt pasture, hay-only diet? The
: stables i am at they have pretty much dirt
: ONLY pastures, and a hay-only diet is easily
: able to be done. Please respond back to me!
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: Thank You,
: Amanda
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: I would contact some body about getting your
: money back at least!
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: Heather,
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: Please be very careful in who you let this
: horse go to.
: Unfortunately, he's a prime candidate for
: the meat buyers.
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: Mendon, NY
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: Where is he located?
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: Jack is a 13 year old Appaloosa, western
: pleasure horse with laminitis. I purchased
: him in late April, and when I asked the
: owner why he seemed stiff, the owner said
: that he needed his feet trimmed (which he
: did). When the farrier came nine days later,
: he said that the horse had laminitis. The
: vet (GVEC) took X-rays and said that his
: coffin bone has NOT ROTATATED, but he needs
: more X-rays and special care for at least a
: year. The previous owner would not take him
: back, or give me back my $3,000. He needs a
: dirt pasture, hay-only diet. I will turn
: over all vet records. While he is walking
: now, he is obviously uncomfortable. If you
: have experience in dealing with laminitis,
: you may have this horse for free. Call me at
: 585-704-1425.
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