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They aren't anti herbal, but they only use herbals that have been proven to be effective. Not sure who you contacted, the ECIR group is a yahoo group. With over 10 000 members. :)

Over 10 000 members on that ECIR yahoo group, database with bloodwork and case histories accessible for all members. And you could just ask if you need something else. :)

To add: I'm hoping for experiences of people who have, out of a gazillion possible reasons, have or had to protect fetlocks, knees and/or hocks for an extended period of time. Not necessarily because of bedsores.

I keep the sores covered until they're healed (with treatment and padding and that breathable tape). After they're healed I keep them covered with the tape or otherwise they will open up again over time, due to the longterm damage of the tissue. No sand gets into them. :)

Never heard of that one. I would expect in general to deal with rubbing and too much heat when using leg protection for a prolonged time. Hoping someone here has experience.

No, the area we have is a larger area. They spent 22 hours per day in it, it's their living quarters. They are not restricted to stalls. They have a run in shed, and a hay feeder on rubber mats that is under a big roofed area. The ground apart from the hay feeding area is sand. We don't have any...

No, it's over 500 square metres, if that gives you an idea. He will roll wherever he wants, so putting down straw in one spot wouldn't work. Also, all four of our "folks" would use it as a loo then. :rolleyes:

The most up to date information on cushing's and EMS can be found here: http://ecirhorse.org/ And best join Dr. Kellon's yahoo group ECIR. There is no other source as thorough and up to date on research. Data base of over 10 000 horses.

Anyone having experience with protecting fetlocks, knees, hocks during turnout or in the dry lot?

Thank you! You misunderstood me though. I have no problem getting them to heal, but once healed I need to put boots on to prevent them coming back due to the existing damage inside the tissue. So trying to make myself clear (not my native language): I need to protect the fetlocks, knees and...

Hi there, I'm butting in here because googling topics like mine I came across this forum so often and got the impression it's the right place to ask for opinions. :) I have an American Mammoth donkey gelding who has been on packed dirt and old rubber mats since he was a foal until he came to...