Rounds With Doc T
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Rounds with Doc T – Thursday July 6th, 2023 [Replay]
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Rounds with Doc T – Thursday July 6th, 2023 [Replay]
00:06:31 – OBSERVING HORSES FOR ANY CHANGES
“My question for this evening is do you feel if you take the time to watch and listen to your horse as an owner you learn what might help with your horse?
Example:
I have a 12 year old quarter horse mare who started showing signs of inflammation in her back hocks and in her over all body. I asked my farrier/dentist to come out to check her hooves and teeth. She floats teeth with no anaesthetic and uses her hands to feel the over all teeth structure. With her findings she was able to see that Janie’s bite was not going in a circular motion and proceeded to fix the situation and said she would check back in a couple weeks to see if Janie’s inflammation was doing better. Sure enough the inflammation was doing better.
A week went by and I noticed Janie’s inflammation was increasing again so I started keeping an eye out to see what I noticed. Depending on how long Janie was turned out to graze in the pasture was the key. I started cutting down the amount of time and now Janie’s inflammation is gone.”
00:17:30 – ACORNS, METABOLIC HORSES ENJOYING PASTURE, and RATE OF PASTURE INTAKE
“1) Thinking ahead…your thoughts on acorns. With the hay only and SBM diet he isn’t the eating machine that he was before, but he thinks acorns are quite tasty. We have quite a few oak trees, and in spite of my best efforts, some will find their way into his paddock. (If I have to go out every day and pick up acorns on my hands and knees, I will 😟)
2) Is it possible…once Wren’s metabolism is healed and working like it is supposed to work with healthy cells and plenty of good bacteria, will he be able to be able to someday have unsoaked hay and enjoy pasture? That’s my goal anyway! He’s doing extremely well. He’s eleven.
3) I know there are many variables, but how much grass can a horse eat in an hour of pasture time? I’m curious because I know I would reduce the amount of hay based on amount of pasture for the appropriate total forage.”
0:44:30 – DENTISTRY AND ABNORMAL MOUTH BEHAVIOR
“My question concerns an 8 yo TB gelding we’ve had for 6 months. He’s about 3 years out of racing. He likes to chew things quite often and sometimes looks like he’s yawning. We had his teeth floated in March and a few sharp edges were dealt with but other than that nothing was reported as needing attention. He has coltish behaviour sometimes in the paddock with his companion. Could it be just a habit or do you think his teeth or gums need closure examination? His incisors are worn apparently from grinding his teeth on the stable bars and he still does this very occasionally when he’s anxious since we’ve had him. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this.”
1:00:01 – SAND ACCUMULATION AND PSYLLIUM
“My horses eat grass down to the the roots and my vet says they are picking up sand. She’s been having me give a psyllium product for 7 days every month. ON Monday my Fjord Glinda acted colicky . Bloated, uncomfortable but not rolling. She was better on Tuesday. This is one of my concerns, my vet recommends things I don’t agree with. I have listened to all your podcasts.”
1:11:23 – REPORT ON THE EFFECT OF CHANGING DIET AND ENVIRONMENT
A report on the incredible improvement in 2 horses that were removed from a stressful environment and started on a non-inflammatory diet plus high-quality protein.
1:22:42 – CHEWING BARK
“My 3 guys have just started to chew the bark off a couple of trees in the pasture. Web says possibly roughage deficient BUT they are on hay, alfalfa, soy & coolstance. Similar thing?”
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I’m not sure if I’ll be on the call Thursday but I’ll try to get home in time. I have several questions.
1) Thinking ahead…your thoughts on acorns. With the hay only and SBM diet he isn’t the eating machine that he was before, but he thinks acorns are quite tasty. We have quite a few oak trees, and in spite of my best efforts, some will find their way into his paddock. (If I have to go out every day and pick up acorns on my hands and knees, I will 😟)
2) Is it possible…once Wren’s metabolism is healed and working like it is supposed to work with healthy cells and plenty of good bacteria, will he be able to be able to someday have unsoaked hay and enjoy pasture? That’s my goal anyway! He’s doing extremely well. He’s eleven.
3) I know there are many variables, but how much grass can a horse eat in an hour of pasture time? I’m curious because I know I would reduce the amount of hay based on amount of pasture for the appropriate total forage.
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Good questions – L’ll address them tonight. Thanks, Doc T
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Hi Doc-t. I’m hoping to join tonight and my question concerns an 8 yo TB gelding we’ve had for 6 months. He’s about 3 years out of racing. He likes to chew things quite often and sometimes looks like he’s yawning. We had his teeth floated in March and a few sharp edges were dealt with but other than that nothing was reported as needing attention. He has coltish behaviour sometimes in the paddock with his companion. Could it be just a habit or do you think his teeth or gums need closure examination? His incisors are worn apparently from grinding his teeth on the stable bars and he still does this very occasionally when he’s anxious since we’ve had him. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this. Many thanks Kerry
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Hello Everyone,
Thank you Doc T. I feel very fortunate being a part of the Horses Advocate. The valuable information I have received has helped my horses with a balanced health regime. Listening to “The Day’s Of The Romans” is Fabulous!
My question for this evening is do you feel if you take the time to watch and listen to your horse as an owner you learn what might help with your horse?
Example:
I have a 12 year old quarter horse mare who started showing signs of inflammation in her back hocks and in her over all body. I asked my farrier/dentist to come out to check her hooves and teeth. She floats teeth with no anaesthetic and uses her hands to feel the over all teeth structure. With her findings she was able to see that Janie’s bite was not going in a circular motion and proceeded to fix the situation and said she would check back in a couple weeks to see if Janie’s inflammation was doing better. Sure enough the inflammation was doing better.
A week went by and I noticed Janie’s inflammation was increasing again so I started keeping an eye out to see what I noticed. Depending on how long Janie was turned out to graze in the pasture was the key. I started cutting down the amount of time and now Janie’s inflammation is gone.
Warmly,
Carrie
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