ridecamp@endurance.net: Re: [endurance] lame horse
Re: [endurance] lame horse
Diane E. Nelson (nelsonde@ttown.apci.com)
Mon, 12 Feb 1996 15:15:43 -0500 (EST)
Anne--
The Norfields Magnetic Therapy shin/tendon boots are wraps containing 2
or more magnetic strips which may be placed on the leg AFTER your
ice/cold water therapy series of treatments (days to 2 weeks later).
They may be acquired through any tack shop, through Libertyville, State
Line, Dover, etc. The blood flow to the area is increased through
magnetic attraction of ionized particles in the blood. The theory is
that the increased flow will aid in the healing process. You start with
15 minutes per day then can work up to several hours 2-3 days per week.
We had excellent success using this system, but of course we also were
very aggressive with wrapping, massaging, acupuncture, etc. I don't
believe these boots are a cure-all, but at least they are non-invasive
and the theory sounds good.
Boots also exist for the hock and other areas, including an entire
body blanket (VERY pricey). The tendon boot runs about $90-120.
Norfields runs ads in all the major horse publications, including the
Chronicle, Practical Horseman, Trail Blazer, etc. There's probably an
800 number--call them and they will send you an information packet and
tell you where you can find their products in your area.
AppleDex is similar to Stress Dex (tho' if memory serves, it's not as
high in sugar). It is very palatable, dissolves easily and I use it on
occasion as a mix with Enduro-lytes if applesauce is not available (just
because the Enduro-lytes aren't too tasty to my horses). Acculytes are
good for some horses, but not smashingly soluble and may be best used as a
top dressing on grain if your horse will tolerate it (Kasey, the garbage-can,
does, but nobody else).
You can also mix your own from a recipe that uses
salt, lite-salt, dolomite & a flavoring like Kool-aid (don't recall the
exact proportions but you are sure to get it from someone else). Your
Magnesium needs to be in a bio-available form so an acetate or a citrate
rather than the less-soluble carbonate is better--but good luck finding
it. So far I've only been able to come up with Dolomite (an agricultural
grade of Ca,MgCO3) from the health food store here in Allentown. I'm
tempted to order it from Thomas Scientific--try explaining that one to
the chemical inventory police!
Good luck,
Diane @ Safe Haven
Eastern PA