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Post by alm701 on Mar 12, 2016 17:23:19 GMT
On behalf of a person at our yard there pony has just be diagnosed with EMS, any advise DO,s & DONT,s
Thank you
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Mar 13, 2016 8:47:11 GMT
The vet should have gone through it all with the owner, but basically make sure it doesn't get overweight, and feed a diet with little sugar and starch. Exercise is good.
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Post by alm701 on Mar 13, 2016 13:51:44 GMT
Thank you sarahp, but they have be told by vet to feed dry hay not soaked, so this is why I am questioning the Do and Dont,s , he is also out of work due to tendon injury
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Post by LucyHebditch on Mar 13, 2016 19:50:23 GMT
Are you on a livery yard or on your own patch ?
Track systems are fantastic for laminitics, ems, cushings, etc.
research paddock paradise or track systems for horses and it will give you loads of info
I have a 12hh welshie and since building a track we have never looked back. She is healthier than ever
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Post by LucyHebditch on Mar 13, 2016 19:51:05 GMT
Sorry, just seen you're on a yard.
Are the owners flexible with how you manage your fields?
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Post by Whitehall95 on Mar 26, 2016 16:11:14 GMT
My pony was diagnosed with EMS after on and off soundness issues and laminitis. He was managed completely by work, lived off HiFi lite,pony nuts and Rowan barbury mash (think it was the purple one?) The most important part was that he wasn't allowed turnout, even half hour on grass would send him off his feet! He was worked 6 out of 7 days and worked hard, if he came out a little stiff then he would do more work but I'd keep it slow as that was his sign of a bout coming on. Once we got it managed, it was easy to control! Please feel free to PM if you have any questions!
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