Saracen Re-leve and the anorexic horse.

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Thank you everyone who recommended me to feed my anorexic horse Saracen Re-leve. He refused it initially, but I tried him again after another anorexic spell resulted in me sticking his medications to his mouth with treacle, a messy business! And he has decided that there is nothing quite like it. In fact it's the best thing since sliced bread. I can see him thinking 'I'm full, I don't need any more .... oh maybe one more mouthful it's so scrummy!'

The relief of not having to coax him to eat is immense.

So thank you everyone!
 
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Thank you everyone who recommended me to feed my anorexic horse Saracen Re-leve. He refused it initially, but I tried him again after another anorexic spell resulted in me sticking his medications to his mouth with treacle, a messy business! And he has decided that there is nothing quite like it. In fact it's the best thing since sliced bread. I can see him thinking 'I'm full, I don't need any more .... oh maybe one more mouthful it's so scrummy!'

The relief of not having to coax him to eat is immense.

So thank you everyone!
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Can I just say, horses cannot be anorexic. Anorexia ia a mental illness, a fear of losing control and using weight as a way to feel in control. A horse does not have the capacity to think like this. I don't mean to be rude but I find your choice of words offensive. As someone who has personally been hospitalised for months due to the horrible illness. You wouldn't describe a horse as having a broken leg if it was slightly lame. Anorexia doesnt come in "spells". It is a scary and lonely illness,it is NOT a phase of not eating much.
 
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Can I just say, horses cannot be anorexic. Anorexia ia a mental illness, a fear of losing control and using weight as a way to feel in control. A horse does not have the capacity to think like this. I don't mean to be rude but I find your choice of words offensive. As someone who has personally been hospitalised for months due to the horrible illness. You wouldn't describe a horse as having a broken leg if it was slightly lame. Anorexia doesnt come in "spells". It is a scary and lonely illness,it is NOT a phase of not eating much.
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No, you can't. Well you can, but you're wrong I'm afraid. . Anorexia Nervosa is a mental illness. Anorexia is a refusal to eat/loss of appetite. I'm sorry you feel offended, but your response to the correct use of English is not justified.

Any time you want to compare notes on using food as a control mechanism and almost killing yourself with anorexia versus almost killing yourself with bulimia, I'm up for it.

But I have a periodically anorexic horse. And I'm extremely grateful to all the people who have tried to help me with him, especially the recommendation of Re-leve.
 
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No, you can't. Well you can, but you're wrong I'm afraid. . Anorexia Nervosa is a mental illness. Anorexia is a refusal to eat/loss of appetite. I'm sorry you feel offended, but your response to the correct use of English is not justified.

Any time you want to compare notes on using food as a control mechanism and almost killing yourself with anorexia versus almost killing yourself with bulimia, I'm up for it.

But I have a periodically anorexic horse. And I'm extremely grateful to all the people who have tried to help me with him, especially the recommendation of Re-leve.
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dreambigpony said:
Can I just say, horses cannot be anorexic. Anorexia ia a mental illness, a fear of losing control and using weight as a way to feel in control. A horse does not have the capacity to think like this. I don't mean to be rude but I find your choice of words offensive. As someone who has personally been hospitalised for months due to the horrible illness. You wouldn't describe a horse as having a broken leg if it was slightly lame. Anorexia doesnt come in "spells". It is a scary and lonely illness,it is NOT a phase of not eating much.
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You are thinking of anorexia nervosa, which is a mental illness.

Anorexia is the medical term for lack of appetite.
 
Glad you've found it to work, it smells amazing haha! I started my anorexic Shetland on it couple of months ago, unfortunately she's recently decided she no longer will eat it 🙄 So I've on advise of Saracen swapped to Shape-Up with its added cinnamon she loves it thankfully.

If you was anywhere near me (Kent) you'd be welcome to what re-leve I have left. There's just over a bag of it there I think.
 
Great news! I've never used it myself but definitely one for the memory bank :)

I'm secretly hoping for some more comp reports in the future...I really liked him on that video you posted and it's such an amazing journey that you've been on with him.
 
I'm making a mental note of this in case I ever have this problem. I nearly did, pony stressed at moving home, but he came round fairly quickly. Glad you found something that works ybcm.
 
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Great news! I've never used it myself but definitely one for the memory bank :)

I'm secretly hoping for some more comp reports in the future...I really liked him on that video you posted and it's such an amazing journey that you've been on with him.
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He's not quite well at the moment. I did a ride which was more than he'd done to date, but that he should have coped with, and he got a sore back. I'm testing him for HYPP, waiting for the result now, because if he inherited that from his father (50% chance) then it will be a game changer. And explain a great deal about why he is so, so delayed in his development.

I hope to get him out again, but winter may catch us before we are ready. And our main venue is no place to go in winter, with a wind across the moor to rival Wuthering Heights.

I'm so pleased you like him. He's a very lovely and lovable creature, but I feel so sorry for him sometimes.
 
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He's not quite well at the moment. I did a ride which was more than he'd done to date, but that he should have coped with, and he got a sore back. I'm testing him for HYPP, waiting for the result now, because if he inherited that from his father (50% chance) then it will be a game changer. And explain a great deal about why he is so, so delayed in his development.

I hope to get him out again, but winter may catch us before we are ready. And our main venue is no place to go in winter, with a wind across the moor to rival Wuthering Heights.

I'm so pleased you like him. He's a very lovely and lovable creature, but I feel so sorry for him sometimes.
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Oh no, I hope not :( If he does have it then it's frankly a miracle that he looks so well, fingers crossed for the result

Yes, can't say I care much for windswept dressage tests either!
 
dreambigpony said:
Can I just say, horses cannot be anorexic. Anorexia ia a mental illness, a fear of losing control and using weight as a way to feel in control. A horse does not have the capacity to think like this. I don't mean to be rude but I find your choice of words offensive. As someone who has personally been hospitalised for months due to the horrible illness. You wouldn't describe a horse as having a broken leg if it was slightly lame. Anorexia doesnt come in "spells". It is a scary and lonely illness,it is NOT a phase of not eating much.
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There's a difference between anorexia nervosa and anorexia. The nervosa implies it's an illness of the brain (central nervous system) Anorexia simply means appetite loss, it's commonly used in veterinary medicine.
 
I love love love it!! Well..my horses do anyway ha This is the difference in my mare, the photos are 3months apart.

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