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Location: Doylestown, OH | I had started a post a couple of weeks ago about my sore horse and how frustrated I was. You all were so helpful and pointed out that he might have herpes syndrome. I began treatment and saw some improvement until this past weekend when he crashed the third day of a 3 day race (bad pain~had to scratch). Last night I took him to the accupuncture vet. He positively diagnosed the herpes and said that I was doing everything right treatment wise. He added a series of injections of Traumeel-s and echinacea and acupuncture treatments as needed. We are hoping that this will get him running and then we will just see where to go from here. I just really wanted to thank everyone, especially SG, for all of the informantion and suggestions. You all are really great! I may have messed around with this horses hocks, etc. for a long time and totally missed the herpes. It is because of this board that I may have my horse back sooner rather than later!!!! Buddy Belue thanks you too!!! |
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Location: Here | Thanks for the update!!!
What I have found when going to a big show add #25 & #33 from www.silverliningherbs.com and up your lysine to 1/2 cup twice a day.... Really boost that immune system.... |
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Location: Here | OH yes the traummel and echnincea are also great!! |
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Location: Cap'n Lindsey Rotmeat |  Glad you found what was wrong with your horse. Hope he is up and running soon. |
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Location: Doylestown, OH | Thanks!!!! It just seems like such a long haul from here. My horse is a great big WHIMP!!!! If it hurts just a little, he lets me know. I am just really praying that we can get it under control and manage it! |
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Location: Here | Originally written by eightyninebugs on 2004-03-30 1:31 PM Thanks!!!! It just seems like such a long haul from here. My horse is a great big WHIMP!!!! If it hurts just a little, he lets me know. I am just really praying that we can get it under control and manage it! It is something that is very manageable and time will help you... You have entered into a journey that will open your eyes.... I know it did mine..... |
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Location: Oregon | My horse that I had this experience with was a wimp also ... but the diagnosis and treatment was the difference in me coming in the house crying after riding him everyday to winning $$$ and smiling after riding!!! |
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Location: Here | Just remember that you know have to do everything in your power to guard that immune system.... Including watching how much you vaccinate, chemical worm etc..... |
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Location: Doylestown, OH | OK ~ right now this is my attack plan: Whole grain diet*LOTS of lysine*immune support herbs* NO CHEMICALS *Yucca * vitamin E/selenium * Joint supplement * magnetic blanket * injections of traumeel and echinacea * accupuncture bi weekly * massage as needed * riding as normal * being selective about shows*daily kisses, carrots and prayers! How does this look? |
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Location: Here | I think you are right on track!!!!!
Just remember when and/if you vaccinate boost the heck out of his immune system prior and after wards and don't haul for a week to 10 days. Chemical worming was a no no for mine.... Silverliningherbs worm foe and tlc's DE worked for mine... GOod luck and it won't be long you can go back to hauling them hard. |
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RE: Herpes horse~update and Thank you!!