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Post by robrocks on Sept 29, 2014 18:14:34 GMT
I'm considering trying this any thoughts/ experience?
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Post by cori9819 on Sept 29, 2014 18:23:40 GMT
Hi it's great stuff , really put condition on my boy , and coat /hooves looked fantastic .... He did go off it after a while but he does with a lot if foods , he did have more sparkle but no fizz , I mixed mine with chaff . Good luck x (smells like traybake) ?
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jubi
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Post by jubi on Sept 29, 2014 20:38:14 GMT
Mine took a few days to get used to the taste but once they do they love it , works wonders too
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Post by robrocks on Sept 29, 2014 21:17:57 GMT
My boys are very good doers but in work, I'm worried it might be too conditioning. It does say its good for laminitis sufferers so thought it should be ok. Does it definitely need mixed with chaff? I don't know why I got the impression it was a complete feed.
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dis
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Post by dis on Sept 29, 2014 22:15:30 GMT
Great stuff, really works
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Post by mikeymoon on Oct 1, 2014 7:16:35 GMT
Google cool stance, several opinions for various differant reasons...I stayed with micronisied linseed.
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Post by richvale on Oct 1, 2014 9:56:18 GMT
I use it for my laminitic mare and really works. Highly recommended. I have had no trouble with any of mine eating it, they love it. I soak it and it smells lovely even the dogs love it!
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Post by robrocks on Oct 1, 2014 21:23:35 GMT
I use it for my laminitic mare and really works. Highly recommended. I have had no trouble with any of mine eating it, they love it. I soak it and it smells lovely even the dogs love it! What for you is the result on your ponies Thanks
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Post by robrocks on Oct 1, 2014 21:26:26 GMT
Google cool stance, several opinions for various differant reasons...I stayed with micronisied linseed. I did, one bad report as the owner hadn't soaked it, mostly good but a few saying it did nothing and ine saying it was bad fat? I'm worried linseed is too conditioning for my fat lads.
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dis
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Post by dis on Oct 2, 2014 21:16:35 GMT
ts great for coats in small amounts or adding fat in larger ones my ponies gleam even straight after clipping like here
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Post by robrocks on Oct 2, 2014 21:43:45 GMT
ts great for coats in small amounts or adding fat in larger ones my ponies gleam even straight after clipping like here That's is gleaming!
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Post by sarahp on Oct 11, 2014 9:43:29 GMT
Must admit I worry about the airmiles bringing it here, and would rather feed homegrown stuff. Surely if you find it "too conditioning" you should just feed less of it?
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Post by Steamwidow on Oct 11, 2014 22:03:38 GMT
Hi, pardon the intrusion, I wanted to share our experience - my friend's not-quite-30 yr old ex school pony developed Cushings, the first recognisable symptom of which was laminitis (with hindsight we believe the Cushings was exacerbated by the loss of a bonded mate as unseen stress :0( There was always a lami-limiting grazing regime maintained for the bonded shetland who'd been rescued with it). The vet was quick to ensure he was put on a really strict lami feeding regime which included Readymash as the only 'concentrate'. A year or so later the pony was 'ageing' rapidly which we put down to the Cushings, numerous melanomas (9/10ths below the surface) &, of course, his age. The local feed supplier delivered the feed/bedding one day & asked if she could try him on Coolstance as a case study, there was nothing to lose for the much-loved bony old fella. She worked out a feeding plan with the Copra & 'hoof-specialty' chaff, admittedly in amounts that would have shocked my 16.2! Initially the old fella stopped dropping weight but a month later he began to fill out again, all documented by weekly photos. Nearly 18 months on & there is a mischievous, porky pony with oodles of cheeky life in him :0)
We realised, horrified, that the strict lami-diet the vets had insisted upon (& that we didn't challenge) just wasn't enough to maintain his nutritional needs & he was wasting away while we thought we understood his loss of condition. Arguably another feed product could have improved his condition, however, the Coolstance did the trick for him, his feet are in great shape & he is so well nourished he only eats a section of hay in a couple of days (it's available ad-lib & he grazes 4 - 6 hrs a day depending on how good the grass is. He does get fibre in the chaff products also). He's definitely got his cheeky, albeit polite, mojo back with his antics causing much anxiety for my friend as he also has a grade 4 heart murmur (there's not a grade 5 apparently). He is a little too porky, not obviously belly-wise but a couple of tell-tale lardy lumps my friend keeps a close eye on preferring him 'conditioned' but aware too much weight will strain his vital systems. Personally I couldn't speak highly enough of the feed, but I am aware ours is one case that the ingredients suited perfectly. Particularly with the oldies, they need a level of nutrition that is a fine line between repair/maintenance and overload. I understand the makers of Coprasense/Coolstance have an advisory dept the feed merchant contacted for definitive guidance. If you're undecided, give them a call, it literally saved our pony's life :0)
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Post by abigail on Oct 12, 2014 6:37:11 GMT
It is amazing stuff I wouldn't use any other conditioning feed ! It doesn't blow their brains, laminitics can have it and gives them a great shine ! Brilliant stuff
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Post by richvale on Oct 12, 2014 11:10:41 GMT
Totally agree with the above comments, I am a great fan of Coolstance.
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Post by rozzypozzy on Oct 18, 2014 16:31:05 GMT
Hi I have just bought my first bag of Copra Coolstance and so far am very pleased with it. You need to feed very little of it, mine get chaff along with it just to bulk it out a bit but it definitely goes a long way. It seems to be fine for good do-ers (my fatties just get a small dollop of it!) and also is great at conditioning. Even though I have only been using it a few weeks, my elderly Arab mare who can start to go a bit backwards condition wise at this time of year is looking amazing on it, positively tubby, and she is very hard to keep weight on. All mine have a great shine to their coats at the minute as well, despite the winter woollies. I would definitely recommend you give it a go, it smells delicious and they all seem to love it.
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Post by jroynon on Nov 12, 2014 23:33:00 GMT
Is there anyone selling it around Newport, South Wales? I know a lady called Delyth from Bridgend area, sells it, but its too far away really for one bag to try.
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Post by robrocks on Nov 13, 2014 21:50:36 GMT
Is there anyone selling it around Newport, South Wales? I know a lady called Delyth from Bridgend area, sells it, but its too far away really for one bag to try.[/quote 4dobbin do it online
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Post by dantheman on Jan 13, 2015 22:53:46 GMT
Anybody know where I can get it from close to rochdale Manchester???
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Post by waspblue on Jan 14, 2015 0:29:19 GMT
We sell Copra CoolStance at Leighs Animal Feeds, Winwick, Warrington, if that is any help to you, dantheman. Tel 01925-244708 for Leighs, it is in stock and we are open 9.30 - 6pm Mon - Fri, 9.00 - 5pm Sat, 10 - 4pm Sun. Hope this helps.
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Post by mikeymoon on Jan 14, 2015 8:28:24 GMT
Has anyone competed whilst using this feed, I am interested in stamina levels, having read that it can be fed on its own or with chaff and no other straights required?? How expensive is this miracle feed in a bag Thanks
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Post by honeypot on Jan 14, 2015 9:11:35 GMT
I paid around £17. I was feeding a lot, two stubbs scoops a day dry weight,to an elderly TB with a water and a bit of mix added. I worked out far cheaper than all the other stuff I had been feeding. It had no effect on his temperament but they have to get over the coconut smell.
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Post by robrocks on Jan 17, 2015 22:58:32 GMT
I bought my first sack 10 weeks ago. I soak it and feed 3/4 of a scoop twice daily. It should last another two weeks. At about 22 delivered for three months supply I think it's very economical.
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Post by ponymum on Jan 18, 2015 9:03:29 GMT
Im going to give this a try as our tb is not looking any more rounded and im shovelling feed into him!
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Post by twiglet1 on Jan 25, 2015 11:58:32 GMT
Hi I bought this and according to the bag for light work i need feed 1kg a day now I have the baileys balancer cup so it's 5 of them which seams a awful lot to a rising 4 ye old especially when u have to add 3 parts water if this is right then the bag is only going to last my 14.2 20 days is that right ?
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Post by be careful on Jan 25, 2015 12:28:55 GMT
Not got time to log in but thought I'd post my experience. I recently read this thread and purchased a bag and very gradually introduced it to my horses diet. I soaked it in hot water with more water than was required. Within 5 days she was at leahurst having surgery for impaction colic. Now I can't say the feed caused the colic however it was the only thing that had changed. She does have a habit of chucking her water buckets about so may have needed more water with the feed. It does recommend making sure your horse has access to plenty of water. I'd just advise being cautious. Twig let I'm on delph if you want some more I have nearly a full bag you can have.
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Post by twiglet1 on Jan 25, 2015 16:03:49 GMT
Hi Sorry to here of your ordeal !! And glad to here she's making a recovery I was at Sharon Bretons last night and she was telling me :-( if u give the bag to Sharon I'll get it from her how much do u want for it ? I'm gonna be careful using it a she has lots of water all the time x
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Post by be careful on Jan 25, 2015 16:20:04 GMT
No problem. As I say we don't know what caused it but worried me enough to stop feeding it. I'll give it to Sharon I don't want anything for it just seemed to be a waste to bin it if somebody else was using it successfully.
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Post by Toaster on Jan 25, 2015 17:19:17 GMT
I've joked to my husband many times that it looks almost like clumpy wet sand when its wet and that got me worrying about colic (rightly or wrongly!)
I now make it very watery and use it to dampen down feeds as opposed to using plain water
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Post by maxandpaddy on Jan 25, 2015 17:51:10 GMT
You can buy it from ebay with free delivery but obviously you pay a bit more xx
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