I'm sure you will have her rechecked to make sure it's nothing internal and she doesn't have a problem with her throat or mouth such as a fungus. If all seems clear, I have found feeding beet pulp (with or without molasses) soaked in warm water first is highly nutricious and goes right down without chewing. I also put in some oatmeal and Buckeye Senior. My horse is 12, but a 17 hand saddlebred who always had a problem keeping weight on. This is all good stuff. Please discuss with your

Hello. I had surgery for a herniated disc back in '85. I couldn't ride for a year, but I year to the day I got back on. I can't mount from the ground, but I never did. I always use a mounting block and just swing over. I have a 17 hand saddlebred who is just used for pleasure. He goes English and Western. The only thing I can never do is jump, but I seldom jumped intentionally. I was 34 years old when I had the surgery and have never stopped riding. I may have had to give up riding "hot"

Hi. I was at a barn where there used the fly predators and it worked well. I'm at a different barn now where they don't. I've heard and read about a product from Cheval International called Inside Out which has apple cider vinegar, no smell garlic, yeast, and some other good natural products. They get a quarter cup a day in their feed. I have a very sensitive, thin skinned saddlebred who reacts if he even hears flies. He's been on it for 3 weeks and it seems to be doing well. It takes

Hello, Addie. I saw your concern about "scratches", and there is a product called "Corona". It comes in a tub or a tube and has the consistency of goo, but I have found it to be the best. It's been around for years and doesn't hurt a horse. It also encourages hair to grow back. You need to keep it at room temperature in the winter, though. It definitely won't hurt your horse. Cindi.

Hello, Addie. I read your note concerning "scratches" and I have found a product called "Corona" .