Spring is getting closer
Although the boys don't technically suffer from Laminitis I am always aware of the Ninja's sensitivities and footiness.
Laminitis is an extremely common disease, and the consequences mustn't be ignored. Our old jumping mare was misdiagnosed a long time ago and unfortunately I have witnessed the pedal rotation and the pain it can cause.
Laminitis has many triggers and the Ninja is on as close to a natural diet as I can get him onto. Being in light work he only has a small fibre based feed to mix in supplements. He is quite greedy so a lovely messy mash also slows him down.
The Ninja is also very insecure in himself and often gives the I am left out look so if his field mate gets a feed its good to be able to give him a small bucket to.
I am always very aware that we have excess weight bearing, we are still looking a but too tubby even coming out of winter. Hopefully once the ground dries up work can restart our fitness together.
The Ninja is also very insecure in himself and often gives the I am left out look so if his field mate gets a feed its good to be able to give him a small bucket to.
I am always very aware that we have excess weight bearing, we are still looking a but too tubby even coming out of winter. Hopefully once the ground dries up work can restart our fitness together.
His feet do take in a lot of moisture when the ground is wet so he often looks unsteady on his feet until they dry out and harden off. The thing I have to be careful of is bruising, this often comes with a full pulse. We have Rebound and Field paste on hand for when needed. The soft sole can lead to infection, but so far, so good, just some bruising.
We had a few good sessions round the roads before the rain came back and hopefully it looks like we are ready to travel again !!!!
20.02.16 Despite the Feb weather we ventured out with the Ninja for a 2016 plod. What to expect I had no idea. Was this a bit crazy considering the wind/rain, yes probably, but glad we took the chance.
20.02.16 Despite the Feb weather we ventured out with the Ninja for a 2016 plod. What to expect I had no idea. Was this a bit crazy considering the wind/rain, yes probably, but glad we took the chance.
Trying out a new calmer with very pleasing result. We met a flatbed trailer on gravel, flapping bag, dog in a bush, noises behind a fence, fast car, surprise front door opening as we passed.
We had our human comforter with us and we didnt go far, no point pushing a good experience, plenty of time to go further another day. experience, plenty of time to go further another day.
Interesting reading to share with you
I need this just as much as the Ninja.
The fruit smoothies are lovely but they just aint working so well on my diet.
We will be going green together.
I need this just as much as the Ninja.
The fruit smoothies are lovely but they just aint working so well on my diet.
We will be going green together.
Affluent Malnutrition-EMS/obesity/laminitis
ions to develop. There are so many links with poor health and carrying too much weight, the two most well known are EMS and I/R, then leading on to laminitis and Cushings. Though horse owners know to restrict the diet, soak the hay and feed less starchy feed, they should be equipped with knowledge on what can be added, rather than being taken away or restricted. 'Green' foods are important and must be included in the diet to allow the horse's body to rebalance, recover and renew itself. In Chapter 5 of the free pdf download you can read exactly how plants inteact with the horse to achieve a good BMI or morphometric score.
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