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I'm of no help but wanted to say sorry you and Remi had to go through this and I am glad he is on the mend! <3 |
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Thanks guys! I switched him to Safechoice Performance (14% protein/9% fat), added Cool Calories and 1 scoop of alfalfa pellets 2x/day and have already noticed a huge difference in him! I also gave him a few doses ulcer guard just to be safe since you guys suggested it.
We also tried to make him barefoot all around (he has been barefoot on the hinds for a couple of years) but he was consistently foot sore so I had the farrier put shoes back on the front. He has so far been sound and has much more energy. He's back to being his sassy, herd bound (eye roll) self. I've started lunging him to build some muscle back and I have hopes he will stay sound and perhaps I can start to trail ride him here and there.
Last pics on original post were July 28th, 2018.
September 23rd 2018 http://i63.tinypic.com/5x7x2h.jpg
September 28th 2018 http://i68.tinypic.com/avwps.jpg
October 1st 2018 http://i67.tinypic.com/t6wmcw.jpg http://i66.tinypic.com/og049d.jpg
This one is also from today and I just included it because he's cute <3 http://i64.tinypic.com/2jbu136.jpg
Not sure exactly what has made the most difference, but I can say I switched him to the performance formula with cool calories on the 23rd of September... I feel like it has made a WORLD of difference!! |
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Wow such a difference already! I'm so happy for you guys! |
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Ah itΓβs good to see Remi again!! Poor fella, sounds like he has had a rough time of it! But youΓβre right, he already looks better! HereΓβs to a rapid fattening! |
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Thank you guys!! I'm glad to be back - I just hope I don't get so caught up with school that my account gets deleted (again..) lol! |
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Full fat soy mean, try a little first to make sure it doesn't send your guy bonkers as soy tends to do this to some horses. I swear by it for fattening up skinny horses, it is my go to product. This mare had been on soy meal for about 3 1/2 months. I'm about to buy some more just to put a little extra coverage on my show hack, it is also high in fats and oils so good for building up muscle :D
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For building up muscle, may I make a suggestion or two?
- Beach walks on soft, deep sand. - Hill walks. With him, try to maintain a steady terrain and footing. - Water walking. If you have a local river nearby take him for a dip.
All these are relatively gentle but muscle-focused exercises that can be done on foot to help build up muscle and get him used to work again. These are also techniques used by my local racing yard with their yearlings :)
He's filled out nicely though! Sending lots of love and snuggles! |
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Not of much help either, but lots of snuggles and cuddles your way! I'm so glad to hear that Reminds is doing so much better! :3 Good luck to you and your friend! <3 |
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Summer said:
Full fat soy mean, try a little first to make sure it doesn't send your guy bonkers as soy tends to do this to some horses. I swear by it for fattening up skinny horses, it is my go to product. This mare had been on soy meal for about 3 1/2 months. I'm about to buy some more just to put a little extra coverage on my show hack, it is also high in fats and oils so good for building up muscle :D
http://oi66.tinypic.com/9tk18y.jpg
In a similar vein, I was going to recommend Cocasoya. It's a coconut/soy oil blend that works great for weight and the horses seem to find tasty. It's pretty affordable, and convenient...I highly recommend the gallon jug with a pump.
So sorry your boy was sick but glad he's on the mend. He looks sweet. |
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Thank you guys!
Unfortunately I'm in central Michigan. No beaches nearby and no water I can walk him in :( He is in a hilly pasture though so he's up and down hills a lot while he's turned out with his buddies |
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