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[ryansgirl]

That's nice and all but I'd do a full vet workup preferably at an equine hospital where they have all the tools readily available. You need to rule out...

[ryansgirl]

NO. Ever look at a white piece of paper outside when the sun is out? Personally it blinds me vs something darker. I've used Cashel masks for years and...

[ryansgirl]

mvp Good luck finding a 1/2-ton 2WD in New England. Not sure where you heard that they don't make 1/2-ton 4WD trucks . Go to any dealership...

[ryansgirl]

YES. Worth every penny. I've used Kensingtons for years with no issue. I have multiple sets so I can switch out for clean ones as needed. Mine get used...

[ryansgirl]

Kingston. Not sure where you are located but Kingstons are pretty popular in the northeast. They have been made in MA since the beginning. Hard to find...

[ryansgirl]

A lot of good advice from the poster above.

We showed all the time in rain when I was growing up 70's/80's (A circuit h/j/eq). The only...

[ryansgirl]

Mechanical. I'm assuming you had xrays done to confirm diagnosis? I'd seriously look at the job the farrier is doing.

[ryansgirl]

A lot of good suggestions already. I'd add spare leather halter(s), leads, hoofpicks, fly masks. Lots of vet wrap - have a full first aid kit for horses...

[ryansgirl]

Kingston. I wouldn't even consider an Exiss. I bought my Kingston new in 2004 and it still looks new. I have it inspected/serviced every year. They are...

[ryansgirl]

The ingredient in Prascend IS pergolide. Before people used compounded pergolide which is not recommended anymore and I'm pretty sure isn't licensed to...

[ryansgirl]

I'd start with bloodwork and test for Cushings. Let your vet know ahead of time.

My mare was diagnosed with Cushings in her early teens....

[ryansgirl]

I wish my family was as lucky. I will never tow with the top doors removed or pinned open.

Years ago (70's) my father was hauling one of...

[ryansgirl]

People seriously think the OP should keep the horse intact and not geld him and then use him for breeding?? Really?? Um yeah no. He's unproven. Who knows...

[ryansgirl]

Why are you thinking EPM? Not sure I understand where you're coming from....