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Answers for RAO(Recurrent Airway Obstruction)By Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialistfor Uckele Health & NutritionChronic noninfectious lung disease in horses has had several names over the years. You may know of it as Heaves or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). The term currently being favored is RAO (recurrent airway obstruction).RAO is an allergic and/or hypersensitivity reaction that may have some similarities to the human condition farmers lung. Air flow is obstructed by a combination of inflammation, mucus and bronchospasm. In the later stages, gas exchange may be compromised because of irreversible damage to the lung tissue.Symptoms first appear with exercise including coughing, flared nostrils, expiratory wheeze and a prominent heave line at the junction of the chest and abdomen which is where the diaphragm muscle is located.There are many effective systemic and inhaled drugs that can be tried. This approach should be discussed with your veterinarian.Some horses can be managed without drugs, or drugs reduced, by a combination of management and supplements. Some horses, especially in very warm and humid locations, may be allergic to molds growing on pasture especially in summer and early fall. However for most, it is molds on hay and straw that triggers the reaction.Best results are usually obtained by keeping the horses outside 24/7, avoiding exposure to straw and thoroughly soaking or steaming hay. If horses must be stabled, use paper or wood based bedding and avoid using straw in the barn. Store hay in another area. Good ventilation is also important.Studies have identified oxidative stress as a component of lung disease in horses. A 2012 study found reduced serum levels of antioxidants copper, zinc, selenium and the glutathione enzyme system. A 2006 study found significant decreases in vitamin C in the lung fluid of RAO horses exposed to organic dusts (mold) and C has been shown to be a major antioxidant in the equine lung. Revving up the glutathione system in the lungs can also help protect against the effects of organic acid exposure. The bottom line is that oxidative stress plays an important role in equine lung disease.Horses can synthesize their own vitamin C and horses on fresh pasture also have very generous amounts in their diet. For RAO horses not on green pasture, supplementing 1000 to 4000 mg/day is reasonable to help counteract the drops caused by RAO.Plant based antioxidants combat oxidative stress directly and also have a sparing effect on vitamin C and the glutathione enzyme system. These include citrus bioflavonoids, quercetin, grape seed extract, N-acetyl-cysteine and herbs such as turmeric.Spirulina is also an antioxidant that has the added benefit of blocking histamine relief and is often very helpful for horses with RAO at a dose of 2 grams/100 lbs body-weight, given twice daily. Bronchospasm can be directly addressed by use of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (Jiaogulan) at 20 mg/100 lbs body weight.RAO compromises your horses ability to exercise. Its also a disease that can progress to permanent disability. If you suspect breathing issues, get a diagnosis as soon as possible. Management changes and supplementation can be very effective in mild and moderate cases, and may reduce the need for medications at all stages.Go to www.uckele.com for more information.

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iOmega 9s are another classification of fatty acids that do not promote inflammation and may protect the heart and blood vessels.iiFish oils are also high in omega 3s. However, ALA from plants is converted to the longer chain omega 3s found in fish oils.iiiHemp seeds also contain the beneficial omega 6 fatty acid known as Gamma Linolenic Acid, which reduces inflammation.

that enough omega 3s are in the diet. Read body weight). The dosage for flaxseed oil the ingredients and note the concentra- should be 1.5 tablespoons per 400 lbs of Healthy Horse tions. Manufacturers of products that are body weight (22.5 ml per 180 kg body high in soybean oil, for example, will often weight).By Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D.tout that the product contains omega 3s. Not all equines are the sameFat from any source will make your horse This is true, but misleading. Soybean oil shiny. A fatty substance called sebum, Equines such as ponies, minis, donkeys, does contain about 7% omega 3s. But what secreted from the sebaceous glands in your and mules cannot tolerate as much fat as they dont tell you is that 50% of the fatty horses skin, increases when the diet is horses. They require some fat, but generally acids in soybean oil are from linoleic acid higher in fat. It coats the hair, making it 1/3 to 1/2 the amount given to horses, (omega 6).reflect the suns rays. But any fat will do; the proportionate to their weight.Coconut oil is popular, but it has no omega type of dietary fat doesnt matter when it Bottom line3s. Therefore, if you feed this as your only comes to making the hair coat shine. But it source of fat, your horse will become Read the ingredient label on any feed or sure does matter when it comes to your deficient in this essential fatty acid. Hell be supplement designed to add more fat to horses health.very shiny, but he will be unhealthy. your horses diet. The ingredients may be The converse is true A healthy horse is a Coconut oil is more than 90% saturated, imbalanced. While it will make your horse shiny horse. As long as hes shiny for the with a smidgen of linoleic acid. The shine, it may do nothing to contribute to right reason because you are feeding the saturated fatty acids exist mostly as overall health and worse, may actually right type of fat! With so many feeds and medium chain triglycerides, which is increase inflammation.supplements available, where do you start? controversial because these types of fatty Dr. Getty provides a world of useful informa-Start with what comes naturally acids do not exist in grasses. tion for the horseperson at www.getty

Fresh grass contains 2-3% unsaturated fat The table below provides a better under- equinenutrition.com. You can reach Dr. consisting of a variety of fatty acids that standing of oils and oily feeds: Getty at [email protected] in their chemical profile. There are two specific essential fatty acids that the horses body cannot produce and therefore must be in his diet: The omega 3 known as alpha linolenic acid (ALA), and the omega 6 known as linoleic acid. Grasses contain both of these in a 4:1 ratio of ALA to linoleic acid. Most commercially prepared horse diets, however, have an inverted ratio of these two fatty acids because high omega 6 fat sources (such as soybean and corn oils) are added to boost the fat concentration. When the omega 6 content exceeds the omega 3 content, you are asking for trouble.Linoleic acid leads to inflammationWhile some linoleic acid is important, too much can exacerbate your horses inflammatory response. Horses who are in training, working, or performing, produce inflammation in their joints and muscles that can worsen when high amounts of linoleic acid are present. The aging joints of Hay has virtually no fatty acid contentolder horses are more painful when this

Once fresh grass is cut, dried and stored, omega 6 fatty acid is fed in large amounts. the naturally occurring unsaturated fatty And inflammation leads to oxidative stress, acids are destroyed by oxygen. If hay is the which can damage all tissues throughout predominant forage source for your horse, it the body.is critical that you add a fat source that

ALA reduces inflammation offers more omega 3s than omega 6s. Omega 3s block the formation of Ground flaxseed or chia seeds are best for inflammatory molecules that are readily omega 3s. When supplementing, limit the formed from omega 6s. Take a close look at amount fed to no more than 1/2 cup per 400 the fat sources you are feeding to confirm lbs of body weight (120 ml per 180 kg of

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Eliminating The PracticeOf Soring (Part 2)Written by Sharon Greene The abuse and suffering of the Tennessee Walking Horses in performance training barns continues and has now been well-documented in the media. The beautiful, natural and smooth gait of this gentle and tolerant horse has become exaggerated to accentuate the front hoof action by using torture and painful practices known as soring to create the Big Lick.Paula Weaver of Highland is a sound horse warrior working to eradicate the egregious practice of soring. According to Weaver, the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association (TWHBEA) claims the big lick performance horses represent (FOSH) a non-profit that represents 15 gaited The Humane Society of the United States about 5% of the Walkers, and yet this small breeds. She testified against soring and in believes that with the passage of the PAST segment of the industry controls THWBEA support of the PAST Act before the House Act, enforcement will be much improved and continues to taint the breed with the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manu- because inspectors will be licensed by the stigma of the sored, stacked and chained facturing and Trade in 2013. FOSH is the USDA rather than industry insiders; devices performance horse. Claims are made that champion for the Tennessee Walking Horse, implicated in soring will be banned, and the passage of the PAST (Prevent All Soring said Bippen. We believe this USA made penalties for soring will be increased. Tactics) Act will destroy the entire industry, breed is undeserving of the extreme abuse Prestigious horse industry organizations said Weaver. Nothing could be further from imposed upon it for the presentation in the support the passage of this legislation. View the truth. Big Lick show ring. Abuse occurs because the list of supporters, including Michigan Weaver explained, Membership in some people insist that the horse should Horse Council, WHAM and the Highland TWHBEA has plummeted from approx- have a high stepping gait instead of a smooth Equestrian Conservancy at www.humane imately 20,000 just a few years ago to less gait. However, this breed is really cherished society.org/assets/pdfs/horse/past-act-than 7,000 today. Many states, including because of the smooth ride. endorsements.pdfMichigan, have discontinued classes for big According to Bippen, the current system is With its gentle and forgiving temperament, lick horses. It has been tradition at the broken and there is only one conclusion, the Tennessee Walkers personality is often University of Tennessee homecoming game enactment of the PAST Act, which increases compared to that of a Golden Retriever pup. to parade a Big Lick horse, but that saga is penalties, eliminates pads and chains used So, how can any sane human being with a over - the last two years that honor has been to enhance the soring process and conscience convince themselves that give to a flat shod horse. Starting in 2009 the elimination of the conflict ridden Horse deliberately inflicting searing pain for the Kentucky Horse Park would not allow big lick Industry Organization's (HIO) system. The purpose of creating a phony leg-lift is horses to exhibit at their World Equestrian Repeat Violators list generated by our acceptable? It is animal abuse. Games. There are still big lick shows in database of Horse Protection Act (HPA) A solution to the plight of this breed, provided scattered pockets, mostly in the South, but violations is over 265 pages long. The board by a reader, is for responsible stewardship of even those venues are dwindling. of directors of the Walking Horse Trainers flat-shod and Natural Walking Horse owners.One of the industry insiders who has found Association collectively holds over 160 HPA In truth, the industry belongs to the naturally redemption is the well-respected horse violations - industry leaders earning smooth-gaited horse found on the trails and veterinarian, John Haffner, DVM and vice thousands of dollars every week from in the show ring, either flat or light-shod, president of the Middle Tennessee Academy training fees and horse show winnings. The added Weaver who believes Tennessee of Equine Practitioners. The fact is the Big president of the association has over 20 Walkers are the perfect family horse. In this, Lick can only be accomplished by soring. violations because the penalty system is too the Year of the Horse, it is time to put integrity When one soring technique becomes weak and the industry has failed at back into our walking horse industry.detectable, another one is developed. The inspecting the horses properly.

Please send horse and farm information, Big Lick is a learned response to pain -- and if Bippen believes the fallout from soring is the events or comments to: horses have not been sored, then they do not drastic decline in interest in owning a [email protected] it. Tennessee Walking Horse as thousands of Used with permission from the Oakland Teresa Bippen is a corporate attorney and the ex-big lick horses are dispersed upon County Press, www.theoaklandpress.compresident of the Friends of Sound Horses unsuspecting buyers.

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what is actually causing the blockage. Do not allow grazing on pastures with Preventing Sand Colicsandy soils when the grass is short, either Performing a peritoneal tap is a standard in Horses overgrazed or new growth. The closer to diagnostic procedure with colics. This

Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary the ground the horse is eating, the more involves placing a needle into the lowest sand hes likely to take in. The lower Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition portions of the belly and collecting a sample portions of the plant always have more of the fluid from the abdominal cavity. This is Horses kept on fine, sandy soils are at risk of surface dirt, and the horse is more likely to the fluid that bathes the intestines (not developing colic related to eating sand. There pull the grass out by the dirt covered roots, material from inside them), and changes in are several ways that sand may cause your which some horses will also eat.the number of cells or protein level provide horse intestinal discomfort. Fortunately,

clues as to the health of the bowel. With sand Never feed hay or grain on the ground. some feeding and management techniques collections the procedure is riskier than usual Buckets, tubs and hay racks/bunkers can minimize the risk of sand related colic.because of the risk of the needle puncturing a should be used for best effect, and do not What is Sand Colic? Sand colic basically heavy loop of bowel sitting along the lower place these on sandy soils either. A feeding means intestinal pain related to the presence abdominal wall. If this happens, there will be area should be used where the ground is of sand in the digestive tract. In its mildest sand in the specimen and the diagnosis will either tightly packed clay, concrete or is form, the pain is low grade and related to be made, but the puncture allows bacteria covered in rubber mats. The protected area irritation of the gut lining by the sand. This from the intestines to escape into the should be large enough that hay or grain type of pain responds well to analgesics like abdominal cavity where they can cause a spills onto the ground do not end up on flunixin (Banamine). As the collections of peritonitis (inflammation/infection of the sandy soil.sand get heavier, they can weigh down the abdominal cavity). Dont place salt blocks directly on top of intestine and pull on the surrounding tissues The commonly used fecal tests for sand will sandy soils. Use a holder and place these in (the mesentery). This too responds fairly well confirm if the horse is actually eating sand, a protected area away from the soil. to analgesics, but the bouts of pain may be but theyre far from foolproof. The best Otherwise, when blocks get rained on the more frequent at this point.method of diagnosis is radiographs (X-rays) salt will melt into the ground, creating an Pain at these stages is relatively mild and of the abdomen. On an adult horse, X-rays of attractive spot for dirt eating.could even be missed entirely if the horse is the abdomen wont show much detail but Consider feeding psyllium one week out of not being closely watched. Nonspecific signs they can pick up accumulations of sand and the month.would include the horse being more sluggish may show large pockets of gas upstream under saddle or not moving around as much Psyllium and How to Use It: Psyllium seeds, from the sand.in the field. The horse may seem preoccupied particularly their husk (outer covering), is Treatment: Horses whose sand collections or irritable and be a little anxious or sensitive high in water soluble fiber and mucilage. have progressed to the point of a severe im-to touch. Appetite may or may not be off. When mixed with water, it forms a gelatinous paction or volvulus may require surgery. For With large accumulations, the horse may be mass that stimulates bowel motility and can milder cases of sand colic, or those that are seen to stand stretched out or be lying down suspend loose sand, trapping it so that it is detected early and treated before the horse is more often. moved out of the bowel.in bad shape, the decision is often made to try As sand continues to accumulate, more To be effective, the psyllium has to be in to get the sand to move out. This is done by serious problems can result. Impaction can contact with water and form this slimy, gel-intravenous fluids and oral administration of occur or the horse may develop a volvulus, like consistency. For best results, add water fluids and psyllium. Mineral oil can be used which is a twist in the colon. The volvulus to the psyllium before adding it to the feed. As but doesnt help with loosening and moving may occur when the horse is rolling or disgusting as it looks, most horses will eat it the sand like psyllium does.exercising. When a volvulus occurs, the food readily. Tightly packed psyllium pellets do not If your horse is lucky enough to avoid surgery material cannot pass through easily, if at all, always break up well, so may not be as and respond well, your vet will also and blood supply may be compromised at the effective as loose powder.recommend a maintenance program, which twist. With either of these two conditions, If your horse is recovering from a sand includes psyllium on a schedule to be especially volvulus, the horse may require problem, use psyllium as directed by your determined by your vet, and starting a surgery to correct it. vet. For routine preventative in sandy areas, preventative program. Your vet may also Diagnosis: Diagnosing sand accumulations the most common recommendation is to feed recommend periodic X-rays of the lower can be difficult. Eating from the ground or 4 oz of psyllium by weight (a 2 oz volume abdomen to determine if any remaining sand grazing in sandy areas certainly raises the measure scoop of psyllium weighs about 1 collections are moving on, or are again index of suspicion for sand in a colicky horse, oz) daily for a week, followed by 3 weeks off increasing in size.but there are many other causes of colic. then repeat the 7 days daily treatment.Prevention: You cant completely prevent Rectal exams usually dont help because the The reason for not using it every day is that your horse from ever eating any sand, but sand filled segments of bowel are very heavy the organisms in the horses large intestine there are several ways to minimize it:and lying low down, out of reach of the can become very efficient at digesting the Always ensure a steady supply of fresh veterinarians hand. With obstructions of psyllium and it therefore is not available to water. While water alone cant prevent volvulus, the parts of the intestinal tract help mechanically move the sand.sand accumulation, insufficient water upstream from the blockage will usually be Go to www.uckele.com for more information.packs intestinal contents more tightly.distended but this doesnt help in determining

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expertise in veterinary medicine, by the Bay Hunter/Jumper series. andronsrescue.com. The Backcountry Horsemen of the team from the Veterinary The four week series runs July 2- The four week Horse Shows by America, The Wilderness Society, Medical Center's Equine Sports 27 in Traverse City, Michigan. the Bay Equestrian Festival, July the American Horse Council, Medicine Program has been Thanks to the generosity of 2-27, is a United States Equest- along with motorized recreation named the Official Veterinarians Missy and Doug Smith, the rian Federation Premier (AA) groups, outfitters and guides, and for Horse Shows by the Bay. The 501(C)(3) non-profit, no-kill Hunter and Level 4 Jumper others today applauded new selection of MSU makes sense rescue owned and operated by competition and attracts many of legislation to improve access and when it comes to the health of the Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta the country's best horses and public safety on national forests many national and international will receive the show's gate riders. and better address a persistent level equine athletes that travel to proceeds on July 12, which will Riders will vie for a chance to trail maintenance backlog. The Michigan each summer from also be Horse Shows by the Bay's win $600,000 in total prize money, National Forest Trails System across the United States and "Rescue Day". "Missy and Doug in addition to fabulous prizes, Stewardship Act of 2014, intro-Canada. While they're stabled in Smith are two of our most circuit titles and year-end points duced by Representatives Cynthia Traverse City, these equine enthusiastic supporters. They are through HSBB Series I-IV. Lummis (R-WY) and Tim Walz (D-athletes will have the MSU team remarkably generous to give up Each week the comprehensive MN) would keep more trails of experts from every facet of the spotlight in order that we may schedule will feature the $40,000 across the nation open and equine medicine providing them promote Danny & Ron's Rescue", Grand Prix; $10,000 Positive Step accessible by expanding the use with medical services, lameness said co-founder Ron Danta. "They Farm Open Jumper Welcome Prix; of volunteer and partner organ-evaluations, physical therapy and not only support our rescue $10,000 SJHOF Junior/Amateur- izations and providing increased acupuncture as complementary mission, but they also have Owner Prix; $7,500 NAL Low focus on a handful of priority areas pain management. Overseeing adopted four of our dogs into their Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper around the country.the team on-site this year at Horse family!" Classic, Young Jumper Champ- More than fifty diverse recre-Shows by the Bay will be On July 12, HSBB will feature ionship Qualifiers; AA-rated ation and conservation groups renowned Dr. Duncan Peters and the $10,000 SJHOF High Hunter sections; NAL/WIHS requested the legislation after a Dr. Lori Bidwell. Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classics, and much more. study last year found the Forest MSU has more board-certified Classic, sponsored by Missy and Other weekly feature events Service trail system is being

emergency and critical care Doug Smith. The Smiths hope the include: Walgreens $2,500 squeezed between the demands veterinarians than any other Saturday showcase event draws USHJA National Hunter Derby, of growing public use and veterinary clinical practice in the a large crowd to further help PJP Farm, Inc. $1,000 USHJA shrinking budgets. According to country. The team will be on call Danny and Ron's mission to save Pre-Green Incentive Qualifiers, that report, the maintenance for all emergency cases through- dogs in need. and Take2 Thoroughbred Hunter backlog for forest trails exceeds out the four week event. MSU Donations to the rescue pay for Divisions & Jumper Stakes. $314 million dollars and threatens of fers 24-hour emergency food, medical care, spay, neuter, Series II has once again been to limit public access, harm service: 517-214-9369. supplies and housing for these selected as a USHJA/WCHR natural resources, and increase The MSU Veterinary Medical adorable dogs. Danny & Ron's Member Event. The feature event future maintenance costs.

Center de l ivers the most Rescue will also assist those who for Series III is the $25,000 The U.S. National Forest advanced veterinary clinical care, cannot afford medical help for USHJA International Hunter System contains the largest generates new knowledge their own pets. Derby & Exhibitor Derby Break- network of trails in the world and through research that benefits This is the second year Missy fast, presented by The Gochman receives roughly 165 million animal and human health, and is and Doug have donated their Family. Series IV highlights visitors a year. While more people training the next generation of Horse Shows by the Bay include the HJAM Equitation than ever are heading into national leaders, lifesavers, and world sponsorship to Danny & Ron's Medal Finals and the $10,000 forests in pursuit of exercise, changers that will meet the Rescue, and they hope their North Face Farm Children's/Adult relaxation, and adventure, only 2014 C & C PUBLISHING, INC. JULY 2014 (31) WWW.SADDLEUPMAG.COM

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Hope for Moon BlindnessDr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & NutritionMoon blindness, aka equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) or periodic ophthalmia, is an inflammatory disease of the uvea, the middle portion of the eye situated between the cornea and the vitreus. This includes the iris (the colored portion around the pupil), the choroid (a collection of blood vessels) and the ciliary body which produces the clear fluid inside the eye bacteria may also be involved, as well as with ERU. However, a combination of called the aqueous humor. viruses or larvae of the neck threadworm, antioxidant nutrients and herbs can give

Onchocerca. If Onchocera is the problem, the horse the ammunition they need to The disease is characterized by repeated bouts of painful eye inflammation. the horse may also show issues with support control of these reactions.Symptoms include tearing, swollen lids, midline dermatitis in fly season and eye Visit Uckele Health & Nutrition online at clouding of the cornea, sensitivity to light symptoms may flare after a deworming www.uckele.com for more information.and accumulation of white cells in the with ivermectin or moxidectin.anterior chamber of the eye. In advanced Regardless of the initial cause, ERU is a late cases, the inflammation can spread to the development so treatment after diagnosis entire eye and retina. Diagnosis is made by focuses on controlling that rather than veterinary examination where the main eliminating any possible remaining cause. differential is an injury/ulcer to the cornea Another problem with addressing the which will produce very similar signs. cause, even if known, is that triggering a Chronic ERU is the most common cause of die off of the offending organism may equine blindness. precipitate a serious major reaction in the ERU is present around the world and eye.affects between 2 to 25% of horses Medical treatment focuses on anti-depending on the region. Appaloosas are inflammatories like phenylbutazone or at eight times higher risk than other breeds flunixin meglumine (Banamine) plus of developing ERU and have four times topical corticosteroids and topical or greater risk of going blind from it. Research implanted immunosuppresant drugs.is closing in on defining the genetic profile

There are also alternatives that can in Appaloosas that is related to this higher decrease the need for medications and/or risk. German research has also identified greatly prolong the interval between genetic risk markers in Warmbloods.attacks that might require medications. The inflammation in ERU is a result of either Research has shown that even when clear delayed hypersensitivity reaction, a form autoimmune responses are at work there of allergy, or an autoimmune response. The is a component of oxidative stress that can tissues and fluids in the interior of the eye amplify the inflammatory damage. Lipoic are protected, meaning they do not acid and anthocyanins such as those normally come in contact with the immune present in grape seed extract can reduce system. Because of this, the immune this damage.system does not recognize them as a part In addition to known antioxidant nutrients of the body. If injury or infection draws the such as vitamin C, vitamin E, n-acetyl attention of the immune system, or if an cysteine and lipoic acid, a variety of plant infectious organism has a profile that is based antioxidants can help support anti-close to that of these protected tissues, the inflammatory response. These include immune system can become activated to bioflavonoids, quercetin, Ginko, Boswellia, attack.Turmeric, Ginger and Bromelain.The infection most frequently connected to Once the mechanism has been set in ERU is Leptospira, in both horses and motion, cure is probably not a realistic goal humans. The Lyme organism and other


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While I will be taking reser- Euchre starting at 11:00-1:00, Yankee Springs Horse Camp Tom was very patient with both vations, shows at MSU do NOT 1:00 Pot Luck lunch break, 2:00-Pavilion starting at 6:00 pm with of us on that first day. I learned need to be prepaid, so please do 4:00 back to Cut Throat Euchre. a pot luck meal. At 6:45 the the importance of commitment not send me any checks for MSU Everyone is welcome to come meeting was called to order by to my horse by dropping all of my shows. Remember to make play Euchre with us, member-President, Ron Walker.non-horse thoughts outside of checks out to the MApHA, too. ship is not required.Old Business: Picnic Table on the arena gate. As much as I appreciate some of New Business: Adopt-A-the 6 Mile: Skip Burger and you sending checks in my name, When Phanny and I showed up Highway Clean Up date will be Richard Smith will set a date to the treasurers would be sure to for day two, I knew Tom would Sunday, June 8, Time 8am or assemble. Soon you will have catch up with me if I cashed give us another chance but we right after breakfast.place to stop, tie your horse and them and went shopping!had to be ready to make the A club flag has been ordered have a picnic on the 6 mile trail. most of Tom's instruction. Phan WMAR is still running the which should be in this week. No Bike Signs: We have four no and I went into the arena Open Horse Incentive Program. Our flag will fly in the Shore-to-bike signs which will be placed focused and together and it was For $35.00 per division, Halter, Shore 50th Trail Ride Parade in at different sections of the 6 mile all the best! Thank you, Tom! Judged Performance and Kalkaska, flag bearer, Ron trail. Suggested locations for Gymkhana, your accumulated Phanny and I have a couple Walker and Twister.these signs, at Gun Lake Road WMAR points will be turned into more clinics to attend this YS Camp Funding: The YS (K), where the 6 mile crosses cash at the end of the year. One summer. 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Equine Lung and Respiratory HealthBy Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & NutritionNo lung, no horse is every bit as true as No hoof, no horse. As with subtle lameness, even minor decreases in lung function can have major impacts on performance. The lung is both remarkably simple and remarkably sophisticated.The lung is the only place in the body where veins (leaving the tissue) carry the high oxygen blood and arteries (entering the irritants is. You don't have to put the horse in a well. I routinely use double or triple doses for tissue) are low oxygen. In order for gas direct draft, but make sure air is freely high fevers, or you can dose hourly until exchange to occur out with the bad air, in circulating. You can always blanket the horse control is achieved. Risk of gastric irritation is with the good there can be only a very thin if it's cold. How active the horse is on turnout significantly lower with DC than with NSAIDs.microscopic layer between the air inside the is a good general indicator of how recovery is Nutritional approaches can control symptoms alveoli and the capillary system surrounding proceeding. The horse wants to feel better, and even influence the path of the immune them. This is called the respiratory and will show you when he/she does. system:membrane.

Hydration can be tricky because horses with Pay careful attention to trace mineral Because the barrier between the outside sore throats don't want to eat or drink much, balances and adequate magnesium for anti-world (air and all it contains) and the blood but they really need to in order to keep mucus inflammatory and bronchodilating effects.supply is so thin (the respiratory membrane), flowing easily. Texture and moisture content the lung is the most vulnerable area of the Spirulina platensis is a blue-green algae that of the manure and wetness of the stall, are body. All disease reflects an interaction has been extensively studied by the World also good indicators of hydration.between genetics and the environment. Health Organization as a supplemental super Salt water is an excellent way to reduce Airway irritation is caused by: food. The properties of Spirulina are not edema and soreness in the throat. We can't shared by other blue-green algae. Spirulina is Bacteria and viruses make the horse gargle with salt water, but we an antioxidant; it prevents histamine release Exercise can periodically squirt it into the back of the and is a potent regulator in the immune

Allergens and other irritants in the throat. In addition to relieving swelling and system. It suppresses levels of the allergy environment pain, the salt will help drive the horse to drink. mediator, IgE, while enhancing production of You know how you feel when you have a cold One of the best ways to get fluid into the horse IgA, the immunoglobin that protects mucosal or flu. The horse is no different. Rest and and also combat the problem of poor appetite linings from infection. hydration are the cornerstones of therapy for most of them have, is to serve wet and highly MSM is a derivative of DMSO, whose lung all species. Sick horses will rest of their own palatable meals. If the horse is eating and support properties have recently been accord. Where rest becomes an issue is in the drinking poorly, beet pulp should always be documented by formal study.return to work. Resuming work before incorporated into meals because nothing can

Flaxseed meal is a rich source of the omega-inflammation has quieted down is dangerous compare with the ability of beet pulp to hold 3 essential fatty acid, linolenic acid.for the throat and lungs. Wait at least a week water.Jiaogulan is a Chinese herb. It supports after all symptoms have cleared with minor Sense of smell and taste are poor with healthy histamine levels, supports lung health respiratory infections (Herpes) and a bare respiratory infections so you really need to and a healthy immune response.minimum of two weeks with influenza. ramp up the aroma factor. Alfalfa and wheat Uckeles new Lung EQ formula helps with Equine flu virus can get into the heart muscle, bran are the heavy hitters here. You can do the respiratory problems in horses and also making it prone to arrhythmias. Rest does math to make the meals mineral balanced, but assists with support for viral infections. It not necessarily mean stall confinement. we're talking about a short term situation here canalso alleviate head-shaking in a horse These horses do not need the added stress of so go with whatever makes the horse eat. Use where the cause is a seasonal upper increased lung irritants in barn air. enough psyllium, flax, slippery elm or respiratory allergic reaction.marshmallow (or any mixture you like) in the If weather is warm and grass turnout is

meals to give them a bit of a slimy texture. Tips:available, use it. Grass is very high in natural Horses don't mind this and it helps protect the antioxidants and vitamin C. It's also the most Pellets can be mixed into a regular meal and throat.palatable of all equine feeds. Even if the best are much easier to administer than fine

you can do is hand graze a few times a day, it's Anti-inflammatories are best avoided unless powders.worth it. If the horse must be stalled and/or it's the horse is really miserable and not eating, or The base of Lung Pellets is safe for IR not grazing season, make sure that ventilation has shaking chills. Fever makes the horse's horses.is a priority. Cold is not your enemy. Stagnant body an inhospitable place for viruses. Devil's For more information visit www.uckele.com air with high concentrations of respiratory Claw in solution can be syringed in and works

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