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    Anyone know whether Applied Equine Podiatry Supplies are trading

    Thanks Magicmoose,that's a good idea.
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    Anyone know whether Applied Equine Podiatry Supplies are trading

    I'm having problems contacting AEPSupplies ,their contact number is no longer in service and I'm getting no response via the 'contact' facility on their website.Does anyone know whther they are still trading?
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    Thrushy frogs

    I struggled with thrush in my barefoot horse's frogs for about 10 months trying almost everything and still couldn't cure it until I used Clean Trax soak followed up by Silverstrol Spray .I also found that you have to pare away the damaged frog or the underlying stuff will continue to become...
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    Hypothetical - what would be liability for dogs in this scenario

    Picklenash is correct,you would be liable as you were aware that Merlin can attack other dogs.
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    Sarcoids, Tendons & Laser Treatment

    I recently read that applying Crest toothpaste (or other brands with a high flouride content)will dry up sarcoids until they fall off,but it will take months. However,it is a cheap and non invasive treatment.
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    Hoof problems

    Hi,similar situation as yours.I have an ex racer ,flat soles,underrun heels long toe etc etc.Removed shoes 7 years ago and live in an area where bridle paths are mainly flinty stones!. As mentioned by other posters, get the diet correct,feed appropriate minerals and use hoof boots and you...
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    Hoof boots - same front and back or doesnt it matter?

    It's fine to use 2 different types.When I boot the hinds I use Gloves as my horse tends to twist one hind boot and as they don't have any metal bits inside they don't hurt the foot. I either use Gloves or Bares on the fronts.
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    Colic surgery

    I've owned my ex racer for 16 years(from a 4yr old).He'd never had colic until he was 11(had been on box rest for a week with a foot injury and colicked after eating some grass when he was let out).The build up of gas caused his gut to twist and the vet reckoned that if we could get him to...
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    Alternative to formula 4 feet?

    Well done,I hope he eats it OK.I'm just ordering some more Pro Hoof from Progressive Earth, they are really excellent and they always put a little treat in the parcel for you which is really nice.
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    High ACTH levels - please share yours

    My 27 year old Shetland didn't really have a proper summer coat last year and seemed a bit quiet and not nearly as naughty as usual so I had him tested in October 2012.He tested positive with a reading of 312.He was prescribed 1/2 tablet of Prascend daily and within a month was cheerful(and...
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    Alternative to formula 4 feet?

    I also have a TB who is a 'good doer'.I had exactly the same problems with him losing shoes every week when I first got him(16 years ago).I have tried F4F( didn't seem to make much difference).He's on Pro Hoof now,but yours may find it to be even less palatable than F4F as it has hardly...
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    What's the best treatment you've used on mud fever?

    Aromaheel- bad case cured in 3 days and no need to pick off scabs.You can also smear it on to help prevent it happening again.
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