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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Looking for input on what everyone is feeding for overall wellness. I know this is talked to death but want to ask anyways :)
I have a mare with allergies so have to be careful but I want to use something that will work as well.
I did use the search option but some of the answers were outdated so looking for recent users of products.
Thanks in advance!
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Location: Sunny So Cal | THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.  |
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| I have been very happy with Platinum in the past for an overall supplement, but my mare won't it it now.
I will mention since you said your mare has allergies as mine does too, I was referred to Horse Hair Analysis. I've heard several good things about this company, and am waiting to hear the analysis on my horse. They recommend a custom supplement based on what they find, so I think I will give that a shot. I believe I read in an interview in BHN that it was Jordan Peterson who also uses this company. May be worth looking into, and I'll be happy to share my experience in a few weeks. |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | countrygirl2006 - 2014-05-20 11:52 AM I have been very happy with Platinum in the past for an overall supplement, but my mare won't it it now.
I will mention since you said your mare has allergies as mine does too, I was referred to Horse Hair Analysis. I've heard several good things about this company, and am waiting to hear the analysis on my horse. They recommend a custom supplement based on what they find, so I think I will give that a shot. I believe I read in an interview in BHN that it was Jordan Peterson who also uses this company. May be worth looking into, and I'll be happy to share my experience in a few weeks.
The problem with that is it is a win/win for the company. I know this was discussed on here before. Some believe in it and some don't. If it is an honest deal GREAT, otherwise any company similar can tell you what is wrong and then sell you something. I think it is like the computer cleaning programs. They scan your computer for free, tell you what all is wrong with it and for just $49.95 they will clean up all these terrible, malware etc. I take it to a professional and he says there isn't a thing wrong. Just becareful what you get talked in to. |
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| wyoming barrel racer - 2014-05-20 2:07 PM countrygirl2006 - 2014-05-20 11:52 AM I have been very happy with Platinum in the past for an overall supplement, but my mare won't it it now.
I will mention since you said your mare has allergies as mine does too, I was referred to Horse Hair Analysis. I've heard several good things about this company, and am waiting to hear the analysis on my horse. They recommend a custom supplement based on what they find, so I think I will give that a shot. I believe I read in an interview in BHN that it was Jordan Peterson who also uses this company. May be worth looking into, and I'll be happy to share my experience in a few weeks. The problem with that is it is a win/win for the company. I know this was discussed on here before. Some believe in it and some don't. If it is an honest deal GREAT, otherwise any company similar can tell you what is wrong and then sell you something. I think it is like the computer cleaning programs. They scan your computer for free, tell you what all is wrong with it and for just $49.95 they will clean up all these terrible, malware etc. I take it to a professional and he says there isn't a thing wrong. Just becareful what you get talked in to.
Thank you for the warning and your opinion on it. To each their own, but I personally have heard good things about them and am willing to give it a try on a problem horse for me. I've had numerous vet visits, tried various supplements, etc and have not had my issues solved. So I am willing to give this a try and do not feel like I am getting talked into anything. Once I get the analysis back, I'll go from there and see what is the next course I plan to take with her, whether that be trying their supplements or not. Just my take on it though... |
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It's not my fault I'm perfect
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Thank you for everyone's input so far!
I was directed to Platinum from my vet but wanted to hear everyone's experiences. I have also been looking into Animal Element Detox due to the fact it doesnt have any of my mares allergens in it but am not real familiar with it.
My mare is currently on allergy shots based off of her allergy test, so the hair test would be voided at this point, I thought about it before I started the shots but decided to order them instead.
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| Ive got 2 on Platinum. So far so good. Havent been on it very long so its tough to say itsmade a huge ddifference yet. They looked pretty good before. Another horse I have which was a rescue has been on equipride. Hes picked up a good amount but hes realky not liking to eat the equipride anymore. Ive ordered THE Muscle Mass for him to try ... looking forward to seeing if it helps him fill out where hes lacking. If I am happy with what it does for him i'll probably switch my other two to the MM as well. |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 12:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
Are you giving your horse allergy shots? Would the allergy test results still play a factor in how THE was formulated since the horse is actually getting them in their shots now? It all makes my head spin but I dont have her on anything at the moment and am exploring my options which seem to be limited!
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | countrygirl2006 - 2014-05-20 1:47 PM wyoming barrel racer - 2014-05-20 2:07 PM countrygirl2006 - 2014-05-20 11:52 AM I have been very happy with Platinum in the past for an overall supplement, but my mare won't it it now.
I will mention since you said your mare has allergies as mine does too, I was referred to Horse Hair Analysis. I've heard several good things about this company, and am waiting to hear the analysis on my horse. They recommend a custom supplement based on what they find, so I think I will give that a shot. I believe I read in an interview in BHN that it was Jordan Peterson who also uses this company. May be worth looking into, and I'll be happy to share my experience in a few weeks. The problem with that is it is a win/win for the company. I know this was discussed on here before. Some believe in it and some don't. If it is an honest deal GREAT, otherwise any company similar can tell you what is wrong and then sell you something. I think it is like the computer cleaning programs. They scan your computer for free, tell you what all is wrong with it and for just $49.95 they will clean up all these terrible, malware etc. I take it to a professional and he says there isn't a thing wrong. Just becareful what you get talked in to.
I hope it works for you, I really do. I just remember a discussion that got pretty heated on here about it. If hair could tell allergies (this is just a question, not digging at you) why can't they do that for human allergies vs the million different shots they give to see what reacts? Our BHW resident Dr had some good points too as to why he was skeptical. I haven't talked to anyone personally that has tried it, so I really have no idea the details of it. Would be a nice concept though, for those with allergies. |
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Location: God's country...aka TEXAS | I have used Dr. DePaulo with Horse Hair Analysis for 3 of my horses. He is not pushy about his products at all and I've had nothing but good results. 2 of my horses that were tested showed to be fine on the results and he said they did not need anything extra from him. One of my horses was way out of whack, as shown in his results. I purchased the personalized supplement from him and he is a changed horse. I attribute the 1 out of 3 needing extra supplements because I had just bought him and he was not on "My" usual feeding program like my other 2 that were fine. I have heard of some others who claim to do this analysis in other states that are frauds though. But in my opinion, the program I used was great. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | SmokinGirlie - 2014-05-20 2:50 PM Thank you for everyone's input so far!
I was directed to Platinum from my vet but wanted to hear everyone's experiences. I have also been looking into Animal Element Detox due to the fact it doesnt have any of my mares allergens in it but am not real familiar with it.
My mare is currently on allergy shots based off of her allergy test, so the hair test would be voided at this point, I thought about it before I started the shots but decided to order them instead.
I went the Platinum route because of my vet also. I've had great results and I don't feed near what the bucket suggests. |
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Location: Sunny So Cal | SmokinGirlie - 2014-05-20 12:57 PM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 12:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | What are her allergy symptoms? I have had one with a cough when it gets dry, he did great when I added cough & breather to his Muscle Mass. Stopped his cough completely and let me tell you, it wasn't because it rained. It was 2yrs ago and we had a nasty drought and of course the wind blows a lot around here. 
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 2:25 PM SmokinGirlie - 2014-05-20 12:57 PM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 12:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
Is this different from the regular blood panel a vet pulls? Interesting. I have never had it done, but something great to keep in mind for future horses. |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | wyoming barrel racer - 2014-05-20 3:25 PM What are her allergy symptoms? I have had one with a cough when it gets dry, he did great when I added cough & breather to his Muscle Mass. Stopped his cough completely and let me tell you, it wasn't because it rained. It was 2yrs ago and we had a nasty drought and of course the wind blows a lot around here.
We had a super dry fall and she would cough randomly and almost sounded phlemy at times when she would breath. I had her looked at by 3 different vets before we decided to actually do an allergy test. They all chalked it up to allergies and gave me ventipulmin but I just wasnt convinced that was it. The 2nd vet I had her teeth done and when she was sedated and had her head hanging she had some mucas discharge that freaked me out. We did a blood panel and all was normal.
The last vet scoped her to make sure she wasnt bleeding, she didnt bounce back after a run like she normally did, and didnt clock anymore. Turns out she also had pharyangitis. Treated for that while I waited for her allergy test results. Red = bad, and her's was pretty much all red. Lucky me! Good news though she isnt allergic to barn dust or bugs!
The vet pulls blood and sends it to a lab for testing, then if you choose to move forward with the shots, they make them based off the results of the test. |
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Location: Where the long tails flow, ND | Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 3:25 PM SmokinGirlie - 2014-05-20 12:57 PM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 12:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
Ok awesome thank you for explaining that, she is allergic to a lot of stuff so I'd have to send her results to them it sounds like. |
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Location: Sunny So Cal | wyoming barrel racer - 2014-05-20 1:27 PM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 2:25 PM SmokinGirlie - 2014-05-20 12:57 PM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 12:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
I am not sure what a vet normally pulls when you ask them to pull blood. I was told to ask for a CBC and Chemistry Panel. That is what I have done ever since. I think most just do the CBC and not the Chemistry. The Chemistry is for electrolyte issues and I don't think vets tend to worry about that too much. But it is really important and is often over looked. |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | Thank you both for answering. When I lost the stud last spring, they must have done the chemistry for it as they said his electrolytes were good, but hid kidneys were shot.
I do worry about allergies here because we are so dry, and not sure if it matters but my horses are generally out in pasture so exposed to whatever happens to be growing that year. If it rains we have all kinds of weeds (that just about kill my husband and my dad) and if it is dry, then the dust blows constantly. |
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| Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 1:33 PM
THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
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| wyoming barrel racer - 2014-05-20 3:07 PM
countrygirl2006 - 2014-05-20 11:52 AM I have been very happy with Platinum in the past for an overall supplement, but my mare won't it it now.
I will mention since you said your mare has allergies as mine does too, I was referred to Horse Hair Analysis. I've heard several good things about this company, and am waiting to hear the analysis on my horse. They recommend a custom supplement based on what they find, so I think I will give that a shot. I believe I read in an interview in BHN that it was Jordan Peterson who also uses this company. May be worth looking into, and I'll be happy to share my experience in a few weeks.
The problem with that is it is a win/win for the company. I know this was discussed on here before. Some believe in it and some don't. If it is an honest deal GREAT, otherwise any company similar can tell you what is wrong and then sell you something. I think it is like the computer cleaning programs. They scan your computer for free, tell you what all is wrong with it and for just $49.95 they will clean up all these terrible, malware etc. I take it to a professional and he says there isn't a thing wrong. Just becareful what you get talked in to.
I always do the Saliva Testing when I have an issue with my horse. I've had great luck with it! |
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| Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 1:33 PM
THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer.
Which one do you use? Is it specifically for allergies or just a general supplement? |
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Location: Sunny So Cal | quikchik - 2014-05-21 6:22 AM Cowgirl Kat - 2014-05-20 1:33 PM THE! My horse with allergies I had based off of her CBC and Chemistry Panel. It's great because you can always alter depending on the times of year. And it is a complete supplement. I'm a happy THE customer. Which one do you use? Is it specifically for allergies or just a general supplement?
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