Ok. Just seen your answered a question about using lupins last month. But my overall question re developing a table of EAA content and % present still stands. Would this be something viable to develop if we all could contribute our research and you could review the values?

Hi Doc T. Once again, can’t make the actual meeting owing to time zone differences.

My question…. So much to my disappointment, I have established that my horse is extremely allergic to soya. She is allergic and intolerant to many other “normal” foodstuffs commonly fed to horses. I am basically able to keep her free from discomfort on… Read more

@AngelaM… Great suggestion to gather the data on the spread of the word about the No Grain diet, and the increase in protein in general. I have more than 25 horses belonging to probably as many as 10 owners (one is a yard of 14 horses all on the no grain diet) already trying either the full no grain diet or at least adding the SBM (which i have… Read more

An update on Praline…

Changes I’ve noted since starting on the Grain free diet.

Apart from the main changes already reported by many of the converts ;D, these are additional changes I’ve noted during the past 6 weeks.

~Praline is no longer suffering from anhydrosis. I see clear signs of sweating during lazy days at pasture on our hot… Read more

Thanks for replying here and nk stress that it didn’t make it into the AMA. Appreciate your explanation.

And yes… A 7h00 slot on your side definitely would suit me my side. Thank you. But hope there aren’t many other members who now can’t make the live chat.

Hi Doc T. Question for your ask anything evening….. Can i ask you to please share your knowledge on windgalls or wind puffs, as some know them. They are clearly an indication that something is taking strain somewhere in the body. This is especially the case with horses who get them when they not even in hard work. Apart from what might be taking… Read more

@AngelaM Thank you….. I’ve some homework for the weekend now!…

@AngelaM….I haven’t heard of the Polyvagal Theory as such. Have just done a quick read of it now and yes, I agree, a good working knowledge of this is essential for me to be able to help Praline through this next stage. I have some knowledge of SNS and PNS but clearly there’s much more to learn 😉 So thanks for the lead.

Just an update on the… Read more

Next 24hr update….

I made a blend of 120g x47% and 60g x35% for am/pm. This calcs to 43% protein and 13.8%fat. I feel the protein is still a good quantity but the fat is still much higher than I would like.

On checking her this morning, only 1 area rubbed just below the TMJ on the R. All other previously rubbed areas were not noticeably… Read more

Hi Doc T. Thanks for making this webinar available for post attendence.

As you said, one of the ways to treat itchy skin is to keep flies at bay/away. Most commonly, we use fly sprays directly on the horse.

Since doing your nutrition course where you share the info about the microbiome of the horse and in particular, the holobiome, won’t the… Read more

        24hr update.

Praline didn’t rub at all during the day yesterday. Came in from pasture to her night shelter /camp with no new rubs anywhere. I reduced the amount of SBM but wasn’t able to weigh it, but just tipped a bit out. She also had a reduced amount SBM this morning. Checked her about 9h30 and can see she’s rubbed her shoulder, poll… Read more

My horse is extremely sensitive to foods. I have been playing with her feed for more than 2 years now, experimenting with different “ingredients” one at a time as I have come to learn over the years that I benefit nothing if i change more than 1 thing at a time.

She has been grain free (but low protein) for 16 months and the last 6 weeks have… Read more

@AngelaM…. Sounds like you have the ultimate agility track made for you ;). Look forward to hearing your progress and seeing some photos.

In answer to your question re building topline @AngelaM, I believe there are 2 “tools” needed in order for topline to develop naturally so that they remain, even when the horse is not in work.

The first is the adequate intake of high quality protein as only protein makes muscle. (I see Doc T has reminded us of that in the Barn Gate thread). The… Read more

Thanks for the welcome Eliza and AngelaM.

@ AngelaM, yes, I have picked up as I’ve been reading through other members intro’s that I might well have found a few people in the community with horses that are very similar to Praline. I’m so sorry there are others who are living with equally sensitive and reactive horses, but thrilled to know they… Read more

Hi all, I’m Dinah from Cape Town, South Africa.

I have been involved with horses constantly for 35 years as an owner, competitor in Eventing & Dressage, Yard manager. In the last 11 years I trained in Infrared thermography which led me into Saddle fitting and Fascia Release Bodywork.

I happened upon Doc T and his blogs by receiving a link to… Read more

Would love to attend but the timing doesn’t work for me. Have sent in a question. Looking forward to catching the podcast.