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Q - Mares & Colic I was just wondering about
your opinion on mares and colic ... or mares in season
and colic. Several mares, in fact 3 this week, that i
know of in my neighborhood (one at my barn)
colicked. Do you think there is any correlation? I
always thought there was, but that is just my amateur
opinion. Thanks. Lynn S., FL
A... You're right, Lynn - hormones CAN play into colic!
We have found though that getting such mares on a toxic-
free diet/management such as in on my Nutrition page,
along with the Dynamite Basics plus DynaPro seems to
take care of most - others do seem to require the
balancing of either/or/and (depending on mare) Breeder
Pac, Easy Boy :)
Q - Pony Cushing's My vet is worried that one of
my ponies is getting Cushing's Disease. Do you have
any help here? Judy B., CO
A... I have a paragraph on that on my Horse Nutrition
page under Easy Keepers, Insulin Resistance & Cushing's.
Even though Cushing's is actually linked to a pituitary
tumor, it absolutely CAN be aided tremendously with
nutrition. In fact, in my book HorseSense I go into
Cushing's and have a testimonial from a vet!
The fat in the BOSS is essential - also, now that
Dynamite has the new Easy Balance, you might seriously
consider using that since it has the chromium and also B-
vits, etc ,and it has proven superb for Cushing's horses. If
the pony does NOT respond within a month or so, we've
found that adding a daily dose of Breeder Pac will
complete the hormone balancing.
CRITICAL is absolutely NO GRAIN of any kind and low
carb hay/pasture - may even need to pasture muzzle.
Q - Foaling & Easy Boy How much Easy Boy is
recommended to a mare prior to foaling? GT, CO
A ... I usually suggest about 1oz/daily and always make
sure the mare has full free access to all 4 free choicers -
they can really suck 'em up around foaling time and after!
Q - Heel Bulb Abscess Thunder (10 y/o Paint
that's been a Dynamite horse and barefoot since July
of '04) blew an abscess out his heel bulb on
Wednesday. At first it was just a hole in the dead
center just above the heel bulb cleft right where hoof
material meets hairline. Last night however (after I let
him be turned out for the first time in a week and he
tore around like a maniac) I cleaned it and found that
he had separated hoof material from skin for about a
two inch length and almost looks like it "slid" down the
bulb. I syringed in TMC last night but now I am really
worried (sick to my stomach worried) and don't know
if I should let it be or keep it wrapped and booted so it
stays dry? Do you think I should call the vet out for a
tetanus shot? Thunder hasn't been vaccinated since
I've owned him. Any thoughts?
Kristi B.
A ... I would say to syringe in Tea
Tree Oil (1:10 with EVOO, Extra
Virgin Olive Oil) and GIVE Thunder
the TMC - starting with 60 drops/day
.... I'm also getting that he does
need a gentle wrap to keep it as
clean as possible - you REALLY don't
want any infection there!!!! - some
folks have been able to use an old tube sock, then light
vet wrap duct-taped on top and bottom - perhaps slather
on some Salve prior to wrapping and changing daily.
However in this case, numerous D reps use a baby diaper
as a home-made boot to really protect the area, again
taping on with either duct tape or heavy-duty masking
tape. In the interests of keeping it clean, it may be
necessary to keep him stalled temporarily, preferably in
an over-sized foaling stall.
Be very careful with the force used to syringe in the TTO -
a little stronger at first is OK to help flush, but lessen
pressure as you go along so you don't disturb new tissue
growth. Shallow or very open wounds can simply be
sprayed. Also, sometimes the wrapping can get a bit tight
over the coronet area - one D gal suggests cutting little
V's (heading down) at about 1/2" intervals through all
wrapping to alleviate any possible pressure.
As for using the Tetanus toxoid, that tends to last 7-10
years. Although this is not a puncture per se, and since
the toxoid is not a vaccine and appears to be without side
effects, it might make you feel better to do so. Do
remember though, he will be getting the TMC internally
which really boosts the immune system. Also, you might
also want to consider using ledum homeopathic - 30c
every 3 hrs up to 4x - I have a bit about homeopathics in
my book.
Q - Suspensory Ligament Hi. I have a great 21
year old competition horse who got another
suspensory ligament injury. In the past when this has
happened, I've sprayed Release and slathered on the
Miracle Clay which seems to bring down the heat
quickly. Is there anything else I can do? Annette C, CO
A ... You bet! If this has happened before, it's very
important to look at his conformation. Suspensory
ligament injuries tend to happen to horses who are a bit
upright in the hock and stifle or those who have extra
long, flexible pasterns. If this is the case with your guy,
especially since he's had this before, this can lead to
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) which
is quite painful for the horse and which can result in a
total collapse of the whole hind suspensory apparatus
and dropping of the fetlocks. Many horses are euthanized
at this point due to the pain - I know personally of a top
dressage mount this happened to. Usually it begins as a
sprain after strenuous exercise (especially longing), but it
can also be due to heels being too low for the
conformation (as above) with resultant strain of the
suspensory ligaments. There are breed predispositions in
Arabs, Saddlebreds, and Peruvian Pasos, but it can occur
in any horse.
For either injury or DSLD, the treatment is essentially the
same:
In these circumstances, I generally recommend simply
using the TNT as a regular supplement since it contains
not only the Dynamite original, Excel (for digestion), Easy
Boy (for calming) and HES (for extra protein), but also the
Free & Easy and a maintenance dosage of Izmine. Of
course the extra MSM is still necessary during the acute
phase.
Once there is no more heat and everything is on it's way,
sometimes a Wound Balm sweat can help dissolve any
lumpy tissue (interior scarring) remaining:
- shave the area down and slather on the Balm
- wrap with plastic wrap, add leg cottons and a standing
wrap - be VERY careful wrapping to avoid bowing or
cording the tendon!
- leave on about 4 hours and wipe off extra Balm
- if skin starts getting flaky, go to every other day
- it helps to warm the Balm a bit by setting the jar in a
pan of warm (not boiling!) water - DO NOT MICROWAVE!
Q - Ulcers and/or Worms My horse has many
symptoms of an ulcer and a couple symptoms of
worms. My vet (before doing a fecal) said he has a
parasite load ... because of the way his hair swirls and
lays on his flank area. The reason I called the vet in the
first place was that my horse was biting me, things and
himself all the time. He gave me the Panacur Powerpac
and my horse coliced after 5 treatments (10 total).
After someone told me to read up on ulcers I did and
he has about 8 signs of having an ulcer. My vet says,
yes he probably does but if we kill the parasites the
ulcer will go away. And he wants to start the powerpac
again in 2 weeks. Naturally I'm very worried that the
chemicals are going to hurt his ulcer again and the vet
seems oblivious to it.
Can you suggest how to handle the worms and the
ulcer together? Lisa S, MI
A... In a way, your vet is right - your horse needs to
eliminate the parasites. However, you are also very right...
when an ulcer is present, the chemicals can get into the
blood stream and cause more damage than good; the
ivermectin types, which can cause neurological damage,
are worst. You have found this out with the repeated
colics.
What we have done very successfully with many horses in
this situation, is to give them the Dynamite Miracle Clay
at 1 oz/day dry measure; mix that with water (we mix
ours in a baggie to avoid any metal) to form a mustard-
like consistency and give daily BETWEEN feedings. If the
ulcer is very serious, up to 3x daily, but never with food.
This should stop/sooth the symptoms and clear up that
ulcer. You can also get some aloe gel from the health
food store and mix the Clay with that for even
better/faster results.
Interestingly, due to it's ionic molecular structure, it can
also really help rid the body of parasites gently and safely
at the same time. Once he's rid of all his ulcer symptoms
(4-6 weeks or longer), on the next full moon (parasites
are far more active at this time), do a worming using our
Herbal Tonic according to directions. If this is a
competition horse, daily Clay may be necessary along
with all of my general feeding suggestions. Daily
maintenance level Clay can be given with food.
Please do let me know more about your horse, Lisa, so I
can help you design an individualized program for him.
BTW, some horses in areas where parasites are a REAL
problem (hot & damp in summer), use this "parasite
control cocktail", devised by fellow Dynamite Gold
distributor Judy Sinner, fed once a month during active
parasite season and during a full moon for 7 days:
2 oz Herbal Tonic
1 oz Miracle Clay (dry, unactivated)
1 tsp Excel
1 squirt DynaPro
during parasite "active" times of year which in many areas
of the country is between March and July.
Q - Travel Colic I had a horse colic when I hauled
to a clinic in CO and the instructor gave him a dose of
DynaPro and within 45 minutes he was back!!! I would
like to have a bottle of this on hand all the time. Thank
you. Pam D.
A ... soooo glad, Pam, the DynaPro worked for your
horse with its travel colic!
I DO speak of that treatment as a part of the Colic
section in my HorseSense book:
"While waiting for the vet, many Dynamite® members
have found that if they syringe 10-20 cc’s of DynaPro into
the horse’s mouth every 15-20 minutes, that the horse
will be fine by the time the vet arrives. Others like to add
3-5 cc’s Relax or Tranquil for even more effectiveness
especially if given at the very first signs of trouble. Also
important to bear in mind is the possibility of some good
massage, acupressure and/or chiropractic care for a horse
who is colicing. Individuals have found additional relief in
releasing the ileo-cecal valve, stimulating the umbilicus
with Tea Tree Oil, and stimulating the bladder points on
either side of the anus (where hair and skin meet) with
fingers and/or Release, and tail-pulling."
..... and for hauling itself.....
"They also choose to give a dose of either Relax or
Tranquil in the grain ration the morning of travel, along
with extra DynaPro, a bit of DynaSpark and even a dose
of Easy Boy to keep the horse calm, the digestive system
alkaline and the electrolytes balanced for the trek ahead.
For on-the-road, they also mix those items (Relax or
Tranquil, DynaPro, DynaSpark & Easy Boy) into a slurry
and either syringe it directly into the horse’s mouth or
squirt it onto the feed during lunch and dinner breaks,
depending on the length of the haul and the nervousness
of the horse."
Q - Skinned Leg This horse skinned its leg from
the hock down. I've been washing it daily with the
Dynamite Shampoo, spraying on straight Solace, and
then, when dry, slathering on Wound Balm. Do you
have any other thoughts on this? Dawn P., TX
A ... If it were me, I'd wash only once to avoid damaging
emerging new healthy skin cells. Then I'd spray on a
solution of 1 part Dynamite Tea Tree Oil to 10 parts
organic extra virgin olive oil (or jojoba or avocado or
coconut oil). And keep the horse where it won't get too
dirty too quickly.
This is what, many years ago, saved a mare - out of our
own breeding - who'd taken a hunk the size of a 5# roast
out of her shoulder/chest area. She was dying when the
owner called me for help. Of course with such a deadly
serious wound (it was necrosing throughout), we also
doubled her D original and added daily DynaPro &
SuperStress along with PGR. From being at death's door
with little hope of survival (CSU said she wouldn't even
be sound enough for a broodmare), she recovered within 3
months and was back at being a posse horse and
weekend team roper in 4 months!
Q - Horses & Water Heaters I had a problem
with some horses trying to play with their winter tank
water heaters. To stop this dangerous activity, I got
one of those rope chew toys (the kind with a loop in
one end, a knot in the middle, and a knot at the end -
about 1 foot long in all). I tied it above her water. So
far she has left the water and the heater alone, and
the rope shows signs of chomping, so I think the
distraction method is working. I had another horse this
worked well for in the past. Cindy J., CO
A ... What an absolutely super idea - Thank you for
sharing!
And speaking of horses and electricity, did you know that
some horses won't go near a water tank with an electric
heater in it, or even most heated automatic waterers?
True. If your horse does not seem to be drinking enough
water in the winter and you have your tank electrically
heated in some way, please be aware of this. You may
have to insulate your tank for such horses. And, if you
use automatic waterers, I've heard that the Nelson
waterers have an air pocket between the heating element
and the bottom of the water bowl itself that allows those
sensitive horses to get the drinks they need.
Another consideration with getting horses to drink enough
in winter is to add a gallon of hot/warm water to the
concentrates to form a mash; add DynaPro to the water
and DynaSpark to the feed; or do like we do and spread
your hay around on the snow so they pick some snow up
along with the hay. We DO use tank heaters with no
problem, but John still gets to make holes in covering ice
sometimes. Actually, our geriatric horses (1 is 30!) rarely
go into their run-in sheds but prefer to stay out in the
snow like wild horses and they enjoy winter far more than
summer heat!
Q - Soy in Dynamite products I continue to be
troubled by the amount of soy in Dynamite products. Is
there any way to get Jim to reduce or eliminate it,
especially now that the price has gone through the
roof? I know that Judy says that its OK because its non-
GMO, but, I'm still uncomfortable with it. I know that
soy destroys my digestive enzymes and gut flora, so
why wouldn't I assume it does the same to my horses?
And frankly, I give 'em DynaPro trying to encourage
those precious flora. It is very hard to tell my friends
not to eat soy, but to give it their horses. Kathy D., CO
A ... I'm not over-fond of it myself, Kathy, but it DOES
seem to work magnificently for most horses - I've seen so
many "miracles" with HES (some distributors even call it
"topline in a pellet"!)which is the most soy-intense
product Jim formulates. We ARE two different species
after all and just as horses can work with far more
"inorganic" minerals than we can (... and far less than
cattle!), I guess they can deal with the actually very
small amount of non-GMO soy per body-weight.... and
yes, DynaPro is incredibly helpful for numerous reasons!
Q - Ulcers You gave me a recipe for ulcers for my
horse using Miracle Clay and ? It worked well, but now
my other boy is possibly suffering from them. I can't
remember what I used. Can you remind me again?
Thanks so much! Alice M, TX
A... What has worked for so many horses with ulcers
(and far too many horses have them!), is to give 1oz dry
Miracle Clay mixed with enough water to make a thin
paste - sort of a mustard consistency. Give this SEPARATE
from meals by syringing directly into his mouth.
Many people also like to add some Tranquil or simply use
that for the liquid. If the situation is critical, you can also
add in some aloe gel. Of course make sure the horse is
only on good grass hay (moistening it sometimes helps).
If the ulcer is so bad he can't eat hay for a bit, find the
best grass hay cubes you can find and soak well. Standlee
hay company has some, too.
With any horse who has an ulcer, avoid all chemical
dewormers, but especially the ivermectins. It has been
shown that such chemicals CAN enter the blood stream
via the ulcer with fatal results. Regardless, such
medication has also been shown to actually cause ulcers
in the first place.
Q - Ongoing Neurological Damage How do I
provide additional nutritional support for Rasta's
chronic neurological issues [NOTE: read Rasta's West
Nile Vaccine Reaction on Dynamite-Equine page]. I have
just ordered the new Oxy-E product to combine with
TNT.....thinking the additional vitamin E might help him.
I have only been giving him Lysine in the early spring to
help the light sensitivity, but am going to start giving
him the product again. Sharon B., CO
A... I certainly agree with your decision to add OxE-
Mega to his TNT. That could definitely make a difference
to this 29 year old guy. You are giving the complete 1 1/3
cup dose of the TNT, aren't you? With such a geriatric, he
may need an extra top-dressing of Dynamite original, too.
Also, I would seriously consider adding Easy Boy to his
daily diet. I believe the extra B vitamins and magnesium
contained in it would be of extreme value when one is
challenged neurologically. Also of value could be the
BOSS. Even though he'll be receiving chia seeds in the
OEM, and he already receives a cup of HES per day, I
think the "living" fats provided by some BOSS (Black Oil
Sunflower Seeds), 1/2-1 cup per day, could also be very
helpful.
Q - Pony Foundering I have a black welsh pony
who founders every spring and the vet and I are
talking of putting him down because of the pain. Is
there anything I can do for him to help him not
founder, or what should I feed him, via supplements,
food, hay? Alice V., TX
A... First of all, ponies have no need for the rich feed
that most horses are given. Rather feed only straight
grass hay, no grain, and some fats (to feed his hormone
system) in the form of BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds).
In other words, follow my equine nutritional guide! Many
equids with a history of founder, as your pony has,
require the addition of some GTF Chromium which helps
to balance their blood sugar.
As for pasture, do keep him off spring grass which can be
very high in fructose. To keep him exercised, try using a
grazing muzzle and definitely get that chromium going!
Follow-up The Black Oil Sunflower Seeds have been a
God-send but now I have a back pasture full of
dandelions. Does this effect my little pony foundering
or is it good for them?
A... Yes, that certainly can be an "offshoot" (sorry,
couldn't resist!) of eating BOSS!
Q - Hoof crack Cheyenne (25 year old Quarter
gelding) has a horizontal crack on the outside of his
right front hoof. He is not limping. My farrier was here
this morning to see about it. He said he probably got
stepped on by another horse while playing. Chey and
Sprout play constantly so this is understandable. My
farrier said it will grow out eventually, not much else
we can do, it will heal from the inside out. Is it correct
to put him on Dyna-Hoof? I would like to spray it with
Release but I do not want to have the outside start
healing and disrupt the natural process. Please advise.
A... Assuming he's on the basic program, absolutely - 1-
2 jars should do it ..... additionally, wound balm can be
rubbed both into the coronet band to speed healing and
over the entire hoof, too, as a hoof dressing
Q - Snotty Nose My "baby", six year old
Spiderman, (a TOTAL Dynamite baby - mom was on
the Dynamite program and Spider has been on it since
birth) a Missouri Foxtrotter, has his first mystery
ailment. He has an on and off runny nose and it is thick
and white but only once every few days. He also has
bad breath. When I put some Dynamite EsterC in his
clean grain and Dynamite vitamins, he seems to get
"clear" and then, after a day or two without the "C" it
comes back. He is eating free choice grass hay and
getting perhaps two cups of clean "COB" (Corn Oats
and Barley) a day with Dynamite vitamins. He is in
great flesh and eating well. I have called the vet
because this has gone on for at least three weeks. She
obviously doesn't think it's an emergency as I haven't
heard from her yet! Any thoughts?
A... Of course! First of all, your vet's right - as long as
the glop is white (and he's essentially bright-eyed, bushy-
tailed and eating!), no serious problem as that is more a
sign of allergy than infection when it will turn yellow-
green. Second is to eliminate a possible allergen and my
first thought would be to eliminate the grain. Even though
it appears and smells OK, I think for Spider, there's
something there that is aggravating and activating his
immune system. This is why he seems to clear up when
given the Ester C. Try giving him an equal amount of
BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds) instead and I bet his
nose will clear up.
. . . Send in YOUR questions!
Q - Mares & Colic I was just wondering about
your opinion on mares and colic ... or mares in season
and colic. Several mares, in fact 3 this week, that i
know of in my neighborhood (one at my barn)
colicked. Do you think there is any correlation? I
always thought there was, but that is just my amateur
opinion. Thanks. Lynn S., FL
A... You're right, Lynn - hormones CAN play into colic!
We have found though that getting such mares on a toxic-
free diet/management such as in on my Nutrition page,
along with the Dynamite Basics plus DynaPro seems to
take care of most - others do seem to require the
balancing of either/or/and (depending on mare) Breeder
Pac, Easy Boy :)
Q - Pony Cushing's My vet is worried that one of
my ponies is getting Cushing's Disease. Do you have
any help here? Judy B., CO
A... I have a paragraph on that on my Horse Nutrition
page under Easy Keepers, Insulin Resistance & Cushing's.
Even though Cushing's is actually linked to a pituitary
tumor, it absolutely CAN be aided tremendously with
nutrition. In fact, in my book HorseSense I go into
Cushing's and have a testimonial from a vet!
The fat in the BOSS is essential - also, now that
Dynamite has the new Easy Balance, you might seriously
consider using that since it has the chromium and also B-
vits, etc ,and it has proven superb for Cushing's horses. If
the pony does NOT respond within a month or so, we've
found that adding a daily dose of Breeder Pac will
complete the hormone balancing.
CRITICAL is absolutely NO GRAIN of any kind and low
carb hay/pasture - may even need to pasture muzzle.
Q - Foaling & Easy Boy How much Easy Boy is
recommended to a mare prior to foaling? GT, CO
A ... I usually suggest about 1oz/daily and always make
sure the mare has full free access to all 4 free choicers -
they can really suck 'em up around foaling time and after!
Q - Heel Bulb Abscess Thunder (10 y/o Paint
that's been a Dynamite horse and barefoot since July
of '04) blew an abscess out his heel bulb on
Wednesday. At first it was just a hole in the dead
center just above the heel bulb cleft right where hoof
material meets hairline. Last night however (after I let
him be turned out for the first time in a week and he
tore around like a maniac) I cleaned it and found that
he had separated hoof material from skin for about a
two inch length and almost looks like it "slid" down the
bulb. I syringed in TMC last night but now I am really
worried (sick to my stomach worried) and don't know
if I should let it be or keep it wrapped and booted so it
stays dry? Do you think I should call the vet out for a
tetanus shot? Thunder hasn't been vaccinated since
I've owned him. Any thoughts?
Kristi B.
A ... I would say to syringe in Tea
Tree Oil (1:10 with EVOO, Extra
Virgin Olive Oil) and GIVE Thunder
the TMC - starting with 60 drops/day
.... I'm also getting that he does
need a gentle wrap to keep it as
clean as possible - you REALLY don't
want any infection there!!!! - some
folks have been able to use an old tube sock, then light
vet wrap duct-taped on top and bottom - perhaps slather
on some Salve prior to wrapping and changing daily.
However in this case, numerous D reps use a baby diaper
as a home-made boot to really protect the area, again
taping on with either duct tape or heavy-duty masking
tape. In the interests of keeping it clean, it may be
necessary to keep him stalled temporarily, preferably in
an over-sized foaling stall.
Be very careful with the force used to syringe in the TTO -
a little stronger at first is OK to help flush, but lessen
pressure as you go along so you don't disturb new tissue
growth. Shallow or very open wounds can simply be
sprayed. Also, sometimes the wrapping can get a bit tight
over the coronet area - one D gal suggests cutting little
V's (heading down) at about 1/2" intervals through all
wrapping to alleviate any possible pressure.
As for using the Tetanus toxoid, that tends to last 7-10
years. Although this is not a puncture per se, and since
the toxoid is not a vaccine and appears to be without side
effects, it might make you feel better to do so. Do
remember though, he will be getting the TMC internally
which really boosts the immune system. Also, you might
also want to consider using ledum homeopathic - 30c
every 3 hrs up to 4x - I have a bit about homeopathics in
my book.
Q - Suspensory Ligament Hi. I have a great 21
year old competition horse who got another
suspensory ligament injury. In the past when this has
happened, I've sprayed Release and slathered on the
Miracle Clay which seems to bring down the heat
quickly. Is there anything else I can do? Annette C, CO
A ... You bet! If this has happened before, it's very
important to look at his conformation. Suspensory
ligament injuries tend to happen to horses who are a bit
upright in the hock and stifle or those who have extra
long, flexible pasterns. If this is the case with your guy,
especially since he's had this before, this can lead to
Degenerative Suspensory Ligament Desmitis (DSLD) which
is quite painful for the horse and which can result in a
total collapse of the whole hind suspensory apparatus
and dropping of the fetlocks. Many horses are euthanized
at this point due to the pain - I know personally of a top
dressage mount this happened to. Usually it begins as a
sprain after strenuous exercise (especially longing), but it
can also be due to heels being too low for the
conformation (as above) with resultant strain of the
suspensory ligaments. There are breed predispositions in
Arabs, Saddlebreds, and Peruvian Pasos, but it can occur
in any horse.
For either injury or DSLD, the treatment is essentially the
same:
- get the heat out with cold hosing for about 35 min.
- Clay the legs copiously, inside and out, from the
coronet to the hocks daily, after spraying the
suspensory track with Release - give MSM immediately to reduce inflammation
- "force" Izmine at minimally 1 oz per day - one horse
with such an injury went through 5# in a matter of
days and another I worked with (rotated coffin bone)
went through 75# in 5 months - soft tissue injuries
require high silica to repair themselves - offer 2:1 to increase Ca necessary following injuries
- as soon as possible, feed Free & Easy which works
as well on ligaments as it does on joints - make sure heels are raised during the acute phase
and always make sure there are some natural heels
on such horses once they can handle natural
trimming again - acupuncture can definitely help with the pain as can
light-sound therapy (www.lightsoundtechnology.
com), pulsed energy (www.pulsedenergytech.com),or
infratonic sound therapy (www.soundvitality.com).
In these circumstances, I generally recommend simply
using the TNT as a regular supplement since it contains
not only the Dynamite original, Excel (for digestion), Easy
Boy (for calming) and HES (for extra protein), but also the
Free & Easy and a maintenance dosage of Izmine. Of
course the extra MSM is still necessary during the acute
phase.
Once there is no more heat and everything is on it's way,
sometimes a Wound Balm sweat can help dissolve any
lumpy tissue (interior scarring) remaining:
- shave the area down and slather on the Balm
- wrap with plastic wrap, add leg cottons and a standing
wrap - be VERY careful wrapping to avoid bowing or
cording the tendon!
- leave on about 4 hours and wipe off extra Balm
- if skin starts getting flaky, go to every other day
- it helps to warm the Balm a bit by setting the jar in a
pan of warm (not boiling!) water - DO NOT MICROWAVE!
Q - Ulcers and/or Worms My horse has many
symptoms of an ulcer and a couple symptoms of
worms. My vet (before doing a fecal) said he has a
parasite load ... because of the way his hair swirls and
lays on his flank area. The reason I called the vet in the
first place was that my horse was biting me, things and
himself all the time. He gave me the Panacur Powerpac
and my horse coliced after 5 treatments (10 total).
After someone told me to read up on ulcers I did and
he has about 8 signs of having an ulcer. My vet says,
yes he probably does but if we kill the parasites the
ulcer will go away. And he wants to start the powerpac
again in 2 weeks. Naturally I'm very worried that the
chemicals are going to hurt his ulcer again and the vet
seems oblivious to it.
Can you suggest how to handle the worms and the
ulcer together? Lisa S, MI
A... In a way, your vet is right - your horse needs to
eliminate the parasites. However, you are also very right...
when an ulcer is present, the chemicals can get into the
blood stream and cause more damage than good; the
ivermectin types, which can cause neurological damage,
are worst. You have found this out with the repeated
colics.
What we have done very successfully with many horses in
this situation, is to give them the Dynamite Miracle Clay
at 1 oz/day dry measure; mix that with water (we mix
ours in a baggie to avoid any metal) to form a mustard-
like consistency and give daily BETWEEN feedings. If the
ulcer is very serious, up to 3x daily, but never with food.
This should stop/sooth the symptoms and clear up that
ulcer. You can also get some aloe gel from the health
food store and mix the Clay with that for even
better/faster results.
Interestingly, due to it's ionic molecular structure, it can
also really help rid the body of parasites gently and safely
at the same time. Once he's rid of all his ulcer symptoms
(4-6 weeks or longer), on the next full moon (parasites
are far more active at this time), do a worming using our
Herbal Tonic according to directions. If this is a
competition horse, daily Clay may be necessary along
with all of my general feeding suggestions. Daily
maintenance level Clay can be given with food.
Please do let me know more about your horse, Lisa, so I
can help you design an individualized program for him.
BTW, some horses in areas where parasites are a REAL
problem (hot & damp in summer), use this "parasite
control cocktail", devised by fellow Dynamite Gold
distributor Judy Sinner, fed once a month during active
parasite season and during a full moon for 7 days:
2 oz Herbal Tonic
1 oz Miracle Clay (dry, unactivated)
1 tsp Excel
1 squirt DynaPro
- mix with 3 cups grass hay pellets or cubes
- add about 1/4 to 1/3 gallon of hot water (dependent on
pellets/cubes), let soak a few minutes then mix up well.
It will be gooey & thick like jello because of the
psyllium that's in the HT. - Start 3 days before the full moon, feed for a total of 7
days, each month, stop Plus, reg D or TNT. They can
have PGR if they are on that.
during parasite "active" times of year which in many areas
of the country is between March and July.
Q - Travel Colic I had a horse colic when I hauled
to a clinic in CO and the instructor gave him a dose of
DynaPro and within 45 minutes he was back!!! I would
like to have a bottle of this on hand all the time. Thank
you. Pam D.
A ... soooo glad, Pam, the DynaPro worked for your
horse with its travel colic!
I DO speak of that treatment as a part of the Colic
section in my HorseSense book:
"While waiting for the vet, many Dynamite® members
have found that if they syringe 10-20 cc’s of DynaPro into
the horse’s mouth every 15-20 minutes, that the horse
will be fine by the time the vet arrives. Others like to add
3-5 cc’s Relax or Tranquil for even more effectiveness
especially if given at the very first signs of trouble. Also
important to bear in mind is the possibility of some good
massage, acupressure and/or chiropractic care for a horse
who is colicing. Individuals have found additional relief in
releasing the ileo-cecal valve, stimulating the umbilicus
with Tea Tree Oil, and stimulating the bladder points on
either side of the anus (where hair and skin meet) with
fingers and/or Release, and tail-pulling."
..... and for hauling itself.....
"They also choose to give a dose of either Relax or
Tranquil in the grain ration the morning of travel, along
with extra DynaPro, a bit of DynaSpark and even a dose
of Easy Boy to keep the horse calm, the digestive system
alkaline and the electrolytes balanced for the trek ahead.
For on-the-road, they also mix those items (Relax or
Tranquil, DynaPro, DynaSpark & Easy Boy) into a slurry
and either syringe it directly into the horse’s mouth or
squirt it onto the feed during lunch and dinner breaks,
depending on the length of the haul and the nervousness
of the horse."
Q - Skinned Leg This horse skinned its leg from
the hock down. I've been washing it daily with the
Dynamite Shampoo, spraying on straight Solace, and
then, when dry, slathering on Wound Balm. Do you
have any other thoughts on this? Dawn P., TX
A ... If it were me, I'd wash only once to avoid damaging
emerging new healthy skin cells. Then I'd spray on a
solution of 1 part Dynamite Tea Tree Oil to 10 parts
organic extra virgin olive oil (or jojoba or avocado or
coconut oil). And keep the horse where it won't get too
dirty too quickly.
This is what, many years ago, saved a mare - out of our
own breeding - who'd taken a hunk the size of a 5# roast
out of her shoulder/chest area. She was dying when the
owner called me for help. Of course with such a deadly
serious wound (it was necrosing throughout), we also
doubled her D original and added daily DynaPro &
SuperStress along with PGR. From being at death's door
with little hope of survival (CSU said she wouldn't even
be sound enough for a broodmare), she recovered within 3
months and was back at being a posse horse and
weekend team roper in 4 months!
Q - Horses & Water Heaters I had a problem
with some horses trying to play with their winter tank
water heaters. To stop this dangerous activity, I got
one of those rope chew toys (the kind with a loop in
one end, a knot in the middle, and a knot at the end -
about 1 foot long in all). I tied it above her water. So
far she has left the water and the heater alone, and
the rope shows signs of chomping, so I think the
distraction method is working. I had another horse this
worked well for in the past. Cindy J., CO
A ... What an absolutely super idea - Thank you for
sharing!
And speaking of horses and electricity, did you know that
some horses won't go near a water tank with an electric
heater in it, or even most heated automatic waterers?
True. If your horse does not seem to be drinking enough
water in the winter and you have your tank electrically
heated in some way, please be aware of this. You may
have to insulate your tank for such horses. And, if you
use automatic waterers, I've heard that the Nelson
waterers have an air pocket between the heating element
and the bottom of the water bowl itself that allows those
sensitive horses to get the drinks they need.
Another consideration with getting horses to drink enough
in winter is to add a gallon of hot/warm water to the
concentrates to form a mash; add DynaPro to the water
and DynaSpark to the feed; or do like we do and spread
your hay around on the snow so they pick some snow up
along with the hay. We DO use tank heaters with no
problem, but John still gets to make holes in covering ice
sometimes. Actually, our geriatric horses (1 is 30!) rarely
go into their run-in sheds but prefer to stay out in the
snow like wild horses and they enjoy winter far more than
summer heat!
Q - Soy in Dynamite products I continue to be
troubled by the amount of soy in Dynamite products. Is
there any way to get Jim to reduce or eliminate it,
especially now that the price has gone through the
roof? I know that Judy says that its OK because its non-
GMO, but, I'm still uncomfortable with it. I know that
soy destroys my digestive enzymes and gut flora, so
why wouldn't I assume it does the same to my horses?
And frankly, I give 'em DynaPro trying to encourage
those precious flora. It is very hard to tell my friends
not to eat soy, but to give it their horses. Kathy D., CO
A ... I'm not over-fond of it myself, Kathy, but it DOES
seem to work magnificently for most horses - I've seen so
many "miracles" with HES (some distributors even call it
"topline in a pellet"!)which is the most soy-intense
product Jim formulates. We ARE two different species
after all and just as horses can work with far more
"inorganic" minerals than we can (... and far less than
cattle!), I guess they can deal with the actually very
small amount of non-GMO soy per body-weight.... and
yes, DynaPro is incredibly helpful for numerous reasons!
Q - Ulcers You gave me a recipe for ulcers for my
horse using Miracle Clay and ? It worked well, but now
my other boy is possibly suffering from them. I can't
remember what I used. Can you remind me again?
Thanks so much! Alice M, TX
A... What has worked for so many horses with ulcers
(and far too many horses have them!), is to give 1oz dry
Miracle Clay mixed with enough water to make a thin
paste - sort of a mustard consistency. Give this SEPARATE
from meals by syringing directly into his mouth.
Many people also like to add some Tranquil or simply use
that for the liquid. If the situation is critical, you can also
add in some aloe gel. Of course make sure the horse is
only on good grass hay (moistening it sometimes helps).
If the ulcer is so bad he can't eat hay for a bit, find the
best grass hay cubes you can find and soak well. Standlee
hay company has some, too.
With any horse who has an ulcer, avoid all chemical
dewormers, but especially the ivermectins. It has been
shown that such chemicals CAN enter the blood stream
via the ulcer with fatal results. Regardless, such
medication has also been shown to actually cause ulcers
in the first place.
Q - Ongoing Neurological Damage How do I
provide additional nutritional support for Rasta's
chronic neurological issues [NOTE: read Rasta's West
Nile Vaccine Reaction on Dynamite-Equine page]. I have
just ordered the new Oxy-E product to combine with
TNT.....thinking the additional vitamin E might help him.
I have only been giving him Lysine in the early spring to
help the light sensitivity, but am going to start giving
him the product again. Sharon B., CO
A... I certainly agree with your decision to add OxE-
Mega to his TNT. That could definitely make a difference
to this 29 year old guy. You are giving the complete 1 1/3
cup dose of the TNT, aren't you? With such a geriatric, he
may need an extra top-dressing of Dynamite original, too.
Also, I would seriously consider adding Easy Boy to his
daily diet. I believe the extra B vitamins and magnesium
contained in it would be of extreme value when one is
challenged neurologically. Also of value could be the
BOSS. Even though he'll be receiving chia seeds in the
OEM, and he already receives a cup of HES per day, I
think the "living" fats provided by some BOSS (Black Oil
Sunflower Seeds), 1/2-1 cup per day, could also be very
helpful.
Q - Pony Foundering I have a black welsh pony
who founders every spring and the vet and I are
talking of putting him down because of the pain. Is
there anything I can do for him to help him not
founder, or what should I feed him, via supplements,
food, hay? Alice V., TX
A... First of all, ponies have no need for the rich feed
that most horses are given. Rather feed only straight
grass hay, no grain, and some fats (to feed his hormone
system) in the form of BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds).
In other words, follow my equine nutritional guide! Many
equids with a history of founder, as your pony has,
require the addition of some GTF Chromium which helps
to balance their blood sugar.
As for pasture, do keep him off spring grass which can be
very high in fructose. To keep him exercised, try using a
grazing muzzle and definitely get that chromium going!
Follow-up The Black Oil Sunflower Seeds have been a
God-send but now I have a back pasture full of
dandelions. Does this effect my little pony foundering
or is it good for them?
A... Yes, that certainly can be an "offshoot" (sorry,
couldn't resist!) of eating BOSS!
Q - Hoof crack Cheyenne (25 year old Quarter
gelding) has a horizontal crack on the outside of his
right front hoof. He is not limping. My farrier was here
this morning to see about it. He said he probably got
stepped on by another horse while playing. Chey and
Sprout play constantly so this is understandable. My
farrier said it will grow out eventually, not much else
we can do, it will heal from the inside out. Is it correct
to put him on Dyna-Hoof? I would like to spray it with
Release but I do not want to have the outside start
healing and disrupt the natural process. Please advise.
A... Assuming he's on the basic program, absolutely - 1-
2 jars should do it ..... additionally, wound balm can be
rubbed both into the coronet band to speed healing and
over the entire hoof, too, as a hoof dressing
Q - Snotty Nose My "baby", six year old
Spiderman, (a TOTAL Dynamite baby - mom was on
the Dynamite program and Spider has been on it since
birth) a Missouri Foxtrotter, has his first mystery
ailment. He has an on and off runny nose and it is thick
and white but only once every few days. He also has
bad breath. When I put some Dynamite EsterC in his
clean grain and Dynamite vitamins, he seems to get
"clear" and then, after a day or two without the "C" it
comes back. He is eating free choice grass hay and
getting perhaps two cups of clean "COB" (Corn Oats
and Barley) a day with Dynamite vitamins. He is in
great flesh and eating well. I have called the vet
because this has gone on for at least three weeks. She
obviously doesn't think it's an emergency as I haven't
heard from her yet! Any thoughts?
A... Of course! First of all, your vet's right - as long as
the glop is white (and he's essentially bright-eyed, bushy-
tailed and eating!), no serious problem as that is more a
sign of allergy than infection when it will turn yellow-
green. Second is to eliminate a possible allergen and my
first thought would be to eliminate the grain. Even though
it appears and smells OK, I think for Spider, there's
something there that is aggravating and activating his
immune system. This is why he seems to clear up when
given the Ester C. Try giving him an equal amount of
BOSS (Black Oil Sunflower Seeds) instead and I bet his
nose will clear up.
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