Thank you both for your replies. I feel like I have done my homework, found some great information on (see: "The Natural Way of Living), as well as a great blog:


In addition to hearing from you, Dr. Getty, I have concurring responses from other people and the 'Natural Know" including (Dr. Thomas - fortheloveofthehorse.com) and Lisa Ross Williams, among others---all of whom I I trust and respect. I will be slowly weaning her into a more healthy diet as soon as we make the move. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. I am looking forward to letting my horse 'be a horse'.

Where are you from? NY

How did you locate this forum? good friend

Hi Angela,

I am very pleased that you've gotten the info you need to help you with your mare. Thank you, JS for the reassurance, and I totally agree with you.

Yes, the more we can do, as horse owners, to meet our horses' instinctive needs, the better off they will be. Horses love the cold weather and remain far healthier when allowed to be outdoors at will, with shade from severe weather.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO

Hi Dr. Getty...
I moved my mare yesterday. So far, so good. I also am starting her on a much healthier diet of Triple Crown Low Starch sprinkled with Rice Bran. I'll be adding NutraFlax to that. I will be watching her respiratory issues closely.

As I was about to purchase the NutraFlax, I began reading about Glanzen, Glanzen Lite, and Glanzen GL? All contain different amounts of flaxseed PLUS vitamins and essential trace minerals. I was also about to start giving my horse Redpack Sea Salt to be sure that she is drinking enough water. As I mentioned, I already have her on Dr. Thomas' herbs, and not sure I should mix herbs with supplements. (It seems counterintuitive ) There are too many things to choose from. What is the best way to keep her healthy without breaking the bank and going crazy buying so many differnt vitamins, supplements and herbs?
Angela

Where are you from? NY

How did you locate this forum? good friend

Hi AJ,

If you are feeding the Triple Crown Low Starch according to directions, you really do not need to add another vitamin/mineral supplement. And, Nutra Flax would be sufficient. However, if you are feeding less than recommended, I would consider adding Glanzen Complete to her diet. If she needs additional joint support then Reitsport would be a good choice.

Be careful on feeding rice bran -- make sure that it is a product that has added calcium. Because rice bran has an inverted calcium to phosphorus ratio (less calcium than phosphorus) you do not want to feed this unless she is getting large amount of calcium say from a high alfalfa diet. But, commercial products that are stabilized and have added calcium, such as ADM Alliance's Natural Glo rice bran, is fine.

If you ever find that you need assistance in customizing her diet and having me crunch some numbers to check on her intake, let me know.

All the best,

Dr. Getty

Where are you from? Bayfield, CO