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    How to tell red worm?

    Oh thank you - know it seems a daft question but none of us were sure!!! :confused::)
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    How to tell red worm?

    Hi our horses have been offered grazing for a couple of weeks at a neighbouring farmers field - the last horses (3 of them) were moved off in October- the owner did not visit them regularly and so poo picking was not done regularly. We were fencing it and cleaning out the water trough yesterday...
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    Wormer advice effectimec

    Thank you - that's what I thought - yes we are a bit late but as the temperatures hadn't reached anywhere normal spring time amounts we have hung on until 10 degrees decides to appear! Have ordered pramox :)
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    Wormer advice effectimec

    Hi I usually use Equest pramox this time of year but our yard has bought some effectimec+ is this still effective against the encysted redworm does anyone know?
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    Farriers favourite v other supplements

    Hi she is on Dengie Alfa-A Oil , Spillers cool mix (she's 5 and racehorse bred so don't want anything fizzy) mag ox supplement and has the formula for feet, - use lincoln hoof oil, treat the holes with tea tree and have used hoof hardener in the past. She pulled off most of her front foot in...
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    Farriers favourite v other supplements

    I've had our TB on Formula 4 feet for a year now and whilst it has improved the condition of her feet we are still on 4 weekly farrier visits - the current weather conditions do not help but this is costing a fortune! Have seen good write ups about Farriers Favourite which is far cheaper- has...
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    Avon skin so soft - fly spray

    Ah I wondered why others had said washing up liquid - all makes sense now! I like your signature line! We have a 'delicate' nightmare quality hooved TB - daughters choice - I wanted a cob!!!!!!!!!!! :rolleyes:
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    Avon skin so soft - fly spray

    Thanks I will try that :)
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    Avon skin so soft - fly spray

    Hi - what do you mix with the bath oil to make your spray and what quantities do you use? Thanks :)
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    Herbal Calmer and hoof hardner advise please

    No not tried the mag ox have not heard of it - thanx
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    Herbal Calmer and hoof hardner advise please

    Thanks all - long story but before we got her she had pulled off most of her hoof on barbed wire - it has re-grown but due to being under nourished has alot of dead still there - we have only had her a few months and have built her back up in condition and diet etc - she is having formula 4 feet...
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    Herbal Calmer and hoof hardner advise please

    I am currently using Dodson & Horrell placid for my young TB - it does seem to be having some effect - I have heard that you can get a cheaper version off a herbal site but can't find it - does anyone know of alternatives to the d&h? I have tried the naf products Also what are views on...
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