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Just noticed this weird zig-zag pattern on mock's back and can't figure it out. Seems to be on the tips of his hairs, not at the base. Has anyone ever seen something like this before? I haven't used any new sprays or anything. Just curious. Thanks! Suz and Mocko

With all the rain we've been having, we have mounds and mounds of ants. Can anyone recommend something that is safe to put in the pastures to kill these things? Thanks. Suz

I'm thinking of starting my guy on brewer's yeast to try and get rid of his "pot belly" since I've read posts that this can work. Can I use "human" grade or do i need to get the kind specifically marketed for horses? Also how much should I feed? He's around 220 lbs. ( p.s. He also gets round...

I noticed my guy was itcing his butt on fences yesterday and also that his hair around his butt has started breaking off due to the itching. Wondering if it is lice or just dry skin? He has never had lice before, and I'm really hoping it's not this time, but I wanted to know what to do in the...

Can anyone identify this ground cover/weed? it is growing all around the stall and in alot of the pastures - killing off any grass. Is this stuff safe for him to eat? And is there a safe way to kill it without it coming back? Thanks. Suz

Just wondering if any of you have ever used those kids interlocking "play mats" for a stall mat? Supposedly, they are waterproof and pretty durable. 3/4 inch thick. I hate those huge heavy mats and it may just be for temporary use. I would then use shavings on top of them like the regular...

Was wondering if anyone had used a wood chipper/shredder - or the like - to crush their hay cubes? I've seen some posts on this topic here on the forum, but mostly from people who have heard of others doing it, but not actually have done it themselves, so I was wondering if anyone has any...

It's been in the 80's here in Fla lately (with overnights in the 50s-60s) and my guy still has his heavy coat. I'm tempted to clip tomorrow morning but as soon as I do, a cold snap will hit! Is anyone in Florida clipping yet? I guess if I do and it does get cold, that's what his blanket is...

I'm in Ft. Myers, FL and am torn as to whether I should blanket my guy or not? It is supposed to get down into the 20's tonight. He does have a thick coat. However, he can't have hay over night to eat as he is on a special IR diet. He is stalled around other big horses. What are others in...

Attn: SW FL people Can anyone recommend a good equine dentist that has the smaller tools/speculum for the minis? I'm just not sure that using the larger speculum would be such a good idea for my guy. Has anyone had to have the larger speculum/tools used with their minis? Thanks. p.s. he...

I'm tempted to clip my guy with a #10 blade as his last clip of the year (to cool him a bit in these extreme temps plus for some upcoming local shows), but just wondering if it may be too late in the year for him to grow a winter coat in time for the cooler weather. Anyone else in Florida...

Can anyone identify this ivy? Out of all of the grass in the pasture, he chooses to chew on this!! I hope it's nothing poisonous. I pulled him in when I noticed he was eating it... Thanks! Suz

I'm thinking of getting one of these for my guy and was wondering if anyone has one? Here's the link: http://www.nose-it.com/# I've been trying to reach someone at the number, have left several messages, but no return call. Maybe they are on vacation - or maybe they just don't have very good...

I just clipped my guy a couple of days ago (for the 2nd time this summer!) because of this incredible heat/humidity we're STILL having down here! Now, of course, we're FINALLY getting a cold spell and in a couple days, we are supposed to have a cold morning dipping into the low 50's possible...

has anyone ever used the intranasal flu vaccine on their horses? (Flu Avert - I think it's called - by Intervet) If so, any side effects or anything? Would you use it again or do you prefer the actual injection? Thanks. Suz

I've just recently switched over to balanced timothy hay cubes as I can't get good low sugar/starch hay. He gets 1 lb am, 1 lb lunch and 1 lb dinner - all soaked - which he gobbles up! Problem being, after he is finished with his cubes, he screams for more of anything! He also has a toy that...

I've been giving my guy his supplements in a flax base for a month now and have noticed that he is getting fat pads on his butt and other areas. He gets 1 TBS am and 1 TBS pm, along with a Vita E capsule. No other change in diet/exercise, etc. No grain - just timothy hay. Has anyone else...

My vet suggested this chinese herb mix for laminitis called Hot Hoof. She says it is fantastic stuff. Here is the info: Hot Hoof 1 * Back Order Now Add to Collection Formula Code: E0061 The ancient Chinese adage "no hoof, no horse" can be still heard in today鈥檚 racing industry...

Does anyone use (or know about) this supplement? I'm wanting to try it out with my guy who has metabilic issues. It has great reviews.... http://www.smartpakequine.com/productclass...uctClassid=6460 Thanks! Suz

My guy has always eaten all of his daily alloted hay at one time before he would take a break. Well, that wasn't working so I bought him a busy snacker (www.busyhorse.com). That worked for about 1 day until he figured out how to pull a decent amount of hay out in one bite - therefore - he's...