NooNoo59
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I have come to the conclusion that my boy has got lgl and I am not sure what to do next. he is out from 7am to about 3pm has hay and small feed. I boot in the front but nor sure that this will help much. Any advice?
LGL - what would you do?
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Nugget La Poneh
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What do you feed in the small feed? The grass is flushing in some parts so that won't help. Might be worth following the emergency diet here: http://ecirhorse.org/index.php/ddt-overview and taken an honest look at what is being fed, and looking to change if necessary. There is Progressive Earths pro-balance or pro-hoof, or forageplus equine balancer which will also help a huge amount.
Consider treating for thrush, I have found with nugz that what I think is lgl is just as likely to be a thrush flare-up as when treated, he's back to being as sound as he can be (still getting him back to where he should be)
Consider treating for thrush, I have found with nugz that what I think is lgl is just as likely to be a thrush flare-up as when treated, he's back to being as sound as he can be (still getting him back to where he should be)
NooNoo59
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He has spillers hi fibre cubes and top chop lite, pro balance msm and soya oil and dry hay - so I am thinking get some mag ox, micronized linseed cut out the oil and soak the hay and treat for thrush - what do you think?
catkin
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Have you had frosts and can you turn out onto a non-grass area such as a sand-school?
If he's been out on frosted grass then it can be a factor and it's worth re-assessing your routine. It may be worth trying grass-free turnout to see if that helps. If/once he's OK to go out again then try to re-arrange his turnout times so that he is not on frosted grass. - for example at this time of year we turn our ponies out in the school with hay at first light and then onto grass in the afternoons only once any frost has gone. (not the most convenient, time-saving or cheapest option I know........)
Please remember that every horse and every situation is different and what works for one may not be the best solution for the next! you may have to review all aspects of your feed and management to find the best way for you.
Look at the emergency diet mentioned above, also look at the 'safer grass' website for an explanation of the effects of frost on grass growth and grass sugars.
If he's been out on frosted grass then it can be a factor and it's worth re-assessing your routine. It may be worth trying grass-free turnout to see if that helps. If/once he's OK to go out again then try to re-arrange his turnout times so that he is not on frosted grass. - for example at this time of year we turn our ponies out in the school with hay at first light and then onto grass in the afternoons only once any frost has gone. (not the most convenient, time-saving or cheapest option I know........)
Please remember that every horse and every situation is different and what works for one may not be the best solution for the next! you may have to review all aspects of your feed and management to find the best way for you.
Look at the emergency diet mentioned above, also look at the 'safer grass' website for an explanation of the effects of frost on grass growth and grass sugars.
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cptrayes
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How old is he, and have you ever tested for Cushings? The hormone levels rise late autumn and can cause what you are seeing. If the diet changes don't work (it's better than drugs, I think) then consider a penthouse trial or cushings test.
cptrayes
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Penthouse???????
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