Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Hi Penny,
Quiessence will not cure loose stools, so I don't see the need in keeping her on it. And, Horseshine's flaxseed meal product contains oats, which I do not recommend. That is why I only recommend Nutra Flax because it is a pure flaxseed meal product. But, since you're already giving Glanzen, you really don't need to add more flaxseed meal. Glanzen is flaxseed meal based.
Giving her a psyllium seed husk product is a good idea and it was likely the sand that caused the colic.
While I don't often recommend this on my forum, at some point you may want to go over your horses' entire diets and make sure you've got all your bases covered and that there aren't any overlaps. I'll be happy to help you with that.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO