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
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.
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.
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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