A friend of mine emailed me this weekend about insulin resistance in horses. She has a new boarder with a … Read More “Finding information about insulin resistance in horses”
Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) is a serious equine neurological disease caused by an infestation of protozoans–either Sarcocystis neurona or Neospora … Read More “Isis’ 2011 EPM episode: Picture comparison”
This is a post I never thought I would write: the details of the passing of my beloved mare, Isis … Read More “And then she was gone…”
For most of the summer, I’ve watched Isis just not quite seem right. Whether it was the heat that bothered … Read More “Video comparisons of Isis”
Nasty weather this week. Temperature hit 98F today (heat index of 109F) and tomorrow the temperature is supposed to be … Read More “Isis, IR, and heat – update”
Mom Mom sent me a link to a new product from Platinum Performance, called Platinum Metabolism Support. The ingredients, Magnesium … Read More “Isis supplement update”
Isis has always had skin issues: rain rot, fly bite allergies, scratches, etc. For the most part, these things last … Read More “Lumps and bumps on Isis’ skin”
Just before I started this blog in 2004, Isis had a record year for Bad Things. Okay, not as bad … Read More “[2003] Dew poisoning on Isis’ legs”
Isis ad a lameness exam today. She has been moving stiff since early April. Not enough to where she was … Read More “Isis and arthritis”
I quit doing regular updates here when things in real life exploded. Isis’ insulin resistance flared up, my job stress … Read More “Catching up: Isis’ insulin resistance flares up”
My posts here have been reduced since Isis has been in NC. I’ve been out to the barn almost every … Read More “Getting Isis in Shape”
A friend of mine is working on a book and had asked me if there were any situations I’d like … Read More “Miracle Mare: Above and Beyond”
I’m on a mailing list for owners of horses who are insulin resistant and/or have Cushings. These can be very … Read More “Sadness”
The question of whether to breed or not to is especially hard to me. I grew up on a breeding … Read More “When to breed?”
The vet said that Isis could indeed begin having grain again. She is allowed a cup of grain two to … Read More “Grain Goes a Long Way”