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Andrea
Oct 2, 2006 - 11:21AM
proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

Hi,
I have an 8 yr old Appendix Quater Horse gelding (he is about 85% thoroughbred). He is quiet at home schooling over fences, but when I take him out for a lesson or show he is very tense. I am not nervous in these situations so I can rule that out. He eats about 2lbs of TizWhiz a day with a cup of Farrier's Formula (he also receives electrolytes with no sugar). I give him about 10 flakes of a grass hay a day. I had him on 2 handfuls of oats and 4lbs of beet pulp last year. I gave him Gleam and Gain and Augment (www.adeptusnutrition.com) with it, but switched back because his hooves became shelly, tender, and cracked. I didn't notice a change in his behavior and attitude with either of these feeding arrangements. I have considered giving him Modipher EQ before I compete, but I have not tried it yet. I would appretiate any input or ideas regarding my horses' situation.
Thank you

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Oct 2nd, 2006 - 11:21 AM
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Dr. Getty
Oct 3, 2006 - 9:32PM
Re: proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for writing about your horse. One approach I would suggest is to add magnesium to his diet in the form of Quiessence (since it also contains B vitamins). Most horses do not get enough magnesium and this vital mineral plays an important role in calming the nervous system.

I have had many clients use this product for the type of problem you're describing with great success.

Please keep me posted.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Oct 3rd, 2006 - 9:32 PM
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Andrea
Oct 3, 2006 - 10:34PM
Re: proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

Thanks for replying, I'll order some right away to try. I'll let you know if there is any progress.
Thanks again,
Andrea

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Oct 3rd, 2006 - 10:34 PM
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Dr. Getty
Oct 4, 2006 - 11:53AM
Re: proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

Hi Andrea,

Yes, please do let me know how things progress.

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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Oct 4th, 2006 - 11:53 AM
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Andrea
Feb 5, 2007 - 7:42PM
Re: proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

I have had my horse on Quiessence for a while now and have noticed a drastic difference in his focus and demeanor. This has really helped him out. Thank you for suggesting this supplement.

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Dr. Getty
Feb 6, 2007 - 1:56PM
Re: proper nutrition for my appendix quarter horse

Hi Andrea,

Thank you for the feedback. The fact that Quiessence is so helpful definitely indicates that your horse was suffering from a mild magnesium deficiency. I'm delighted that it has been so effective.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

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