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Hi tikino, I don't know but googled your question and found this in an article 'However, linseed meal is a source of low-quality protein suitable for adult horses. Because it is deficient in lysine, an amino acid critical for growth, linseed meal is an inappropriate protein source for young...

Thanks Broke_But_Happy and elliefiz :D think I'm losing the plot been on their website few times and missed the delivery service... duh!!!!!! anyway ordered now thanks again xxx

Hi have changed my girls diet but none of my local feed merchants, galloway & maclead/WCF/Mcaskies can get large bags of micronised linseed, I bought 900g but this won't last long, can anyone suggest anywhere I could get it?

Thanks, I thought I was feeding her well by keeping it as natural as possible, staying away from cereals but she has always been very sharp so I wonder if she will be more chilled out once I get her diet sorted. I bought the supplements as straights just from a financial point of view :)

Thanks Pale rider I believe barefoot is the way to go, just need to look forward and make informed decisions now :)

I'll give Justine a call thanks, I found your blog whilst googling it's full of useful stuff :)

Am very happy and relieved to report that she is negative for cushings :D, am doing my homework researching barefoot diets, there's a lot to learn.

Thanks for the advice everybody been out and bought some healthy hooves(the feed)not actual hooves unfortunately, so can leave the nuts out, our routine has been the same forever don't like to change stuff unnecessarily but this has been a wake up call. Also have checked out the boots on the EP...

Funny you should suggest that yes she is ribby but not underweight, should get blood results back tommorrow, I have been so focussed on navicular for years that it gets the blame for everything!!!

Hi LucyPriory she is on a good deep shavings bed and I'll check out the boots and pads, I previously used boa boots but think only have 1 left which is not much good when all 4 feet are sore, I'll get some pictures up and be interested to hear opinions on them

Hi Oberon she gets a high fibre diet of readigrass and high fibre nuts, the vet can't see any damage from the outside of her feet and may x-ray at a later stage if she doesn't improve which she thinks may be take a month in the stable :(

Any/all comments and advice welcome. I have an 18yo WB mare (bought as 3yo) who due to being diagnosed with navicular approx 8 years ago has been worked periodically, she generally gets sore in the spring due to hard ground in the field but otherwise hasn't shown any signs of degeneration...

Hi I have used Boa boots in the past which did the job, schooling, hacking and handy for turnout following an abcess. I just put them on front and my mare coped ok. I thought they were expensive but lasted really well my horse is barefoot again so would buy these again as had a positive...

Hi Enfys, there 1 on it in Airdrie which looks good cheers for the tip :)