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1) Do we want any fat on the horse’s body? Like do my “skinny” horses (which I would say is 2 of them) need more muscle or fat or both? What I’m seeing on why I think they are skinny: More ribs visible, hip bone, top of butt. Only one of these horses has been a “chronically” skinny horse and the other one I think is growing.… Read more

Many thanks @Doc-t This is very helpful.

https://www.thehorsesadvocate.com/horse-lymphangitis/

@Kerry I know this doesn’t add anything to what you can read online. I decided to make it a little different based on experience rather than repeating what the others say. Let me know if this helps and if you know a ka-zillionaire willing to research this.

Hi @angela !! I have listened to alllll of the podcasts lol! It does confuse me a bit so I thought I would throw these questions out there!

Welcome Liz!

I am a beginner as well and as such don’t have specific answers for you. However, I would suggest you to listen to the podcasts and really get a handle on the material that way. It is a bit complicated, there is a lot to it but I think it will help you and I think it’s important for us horse owners to understand from the basics… Read more

Hi @KayTeeDid !! I see you’re a breeder. Do you find the grain free/forage based diet is “enough” for the broodmares? I have other breeders and vets telling me I need to feed a broodmare type feed like Growth. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences!

Thanks Karen-glad to hear your experience. I am happy that by adding the SBM although we may have a challenging personality to deal with we’re removing the obstacles that don’t need to be there.

Thanks for the reminder…. And now there is a reminder in my reminder system for this weekend.

Hi @Doc-T Do you have any further information on lymphangitis? Many thanks

Hi Angela,

I have one of those horses who does not suffer fools. His behavior improved a lot with the diet change 2+ years ago but he still decides very quickly who is worthy of his time. He’s very much a highly sensitive, thinking horse that learns very quickly, gets bored easily, and he’s not spooky or nervous. He doesn’t tolerate people… Read more

Thanks, I’ll try a few different things. I have a Himalayan salt lick and a blue salt lick (not the kind with molasses but I think there is some sort of other component, possibly cobalt?) but I am also giving a mineral/vitamin called omenity. It’s a powder and doesn’t have any starches or oils or other unwanted ingredients but I am beginning… Read more