Just need to vent about my horses.

[luvarabhorses]

I think it is most likely an ulcer also. dac makes a product called 9-1-1. You would be rid of the ulcer after about 1 1/2 lbs of this over two weeks. It is a really good product. Really terrific for emergencies also.

That said, I'd worm with moxidectrin/praziquantel (Quest Plus) in case it is an ivermectin resistant worm- you will know fairly quickly after worming if that is the case.

I've had skinny horses and they can make you nuts. I had an ancient pony that had a thyroid condition that was a big chunk of change. She had been given to me and even though she was wonderful I was relieved when she passed on. She'd fall asleep eating in her grain bucket, I was always feeding her. I bought bag after bag of a product made by a company that sounds like Buckwheat (?), they sell a product that is just for hard keepers, high in fat, wheat germ. I think it helped. Maybe someone on here know what I am talking about.

My Arabs get fed 2 lbs of grain twice a week. They are on pasture and I just make sure they get some vitamins, a little biotin, and some electrolytes in their grain. They look wonderful. I also include some whole flax seed in their grain.

I feel your pain, hang in there!!!

 

[halo]

You might mean Buckeye Feeds.

9-1-1 is a good maintenance supplement, but it won't cure an ulcer.

 

[Equus5O]

I used Beet Pulp and cracked corn on an older horse that I had many years ago. He ate three times a day, in addition to free choice hay, and turn out.

 

[chikky]

Has the horse been checked for critters in his coat (lice, etc.)? I rescued a couple that had lice. May not be the entire issue, but it sure doesn't help.

 

[lovemeduckins]

I agree with the less sugar, more fat and protein.

My 1/2 Arab 1/2 Quarter is a rescue and had to go to a nutritionist b/c she was so close to dying. We brought her up to where she could eat Strategy, and kept her off early morning grass. She has eaten bahaia (sp) hay from the same provider ever since. Found out she has EPSSM, so she is off anything sugar or that could convert to sugar. She gets canola oil twice a day with her food (now she is on Ultium b/c Strategy had to much for her condition). She is thriving. You wouldn't believe she is the same horse.

Other horse we worked with for a time was an ex-jumper who was easily depressed and worried a LOT. He would just lose every ounce of fat in winter so we used Red Cell and that worked like a charm. For him, though, what worked best was tons of attention and moving him into a pasture with several horses. That helped cure the depression. He is now being ridden more and keeps his weight on.

I also agree with a blood panel workup just in case. And yes, de-worm on a regular schedule!

Good luck and horsie hugs.