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In a message dated 8/23/2005 11:58:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, laneyhh@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Farnam says that Equitrol (Rabon) is safe when fed as directed. They have
> >some pretty specific directions regarding feeding by weight which I know
> >were not adhered to at my boarding barn. (I seriously doubt that anyone but
> >the most anal measurer could adhere to their dosing guidlines.) I know my
> >mare was getting too much. (She's one of the smallest horses in the barn at
> >900 lbs.) Rabon is an ingredient in many fly-blocks too.
> >
> >The take home message is that flies are annoying, but for some horses at
> >least, Equitrol (Rabon) is far worse.


I have used Equitrol for several summers now and have never had an experience that you described. 
As a matter of fact, this summer my two horses are in training for our city mounted posse and are really learning faster and better than most of the other horses on the squad.
Plus, it really does keep the flies down and the "muck-itch" at bay around my place.

Seems as though it may be dose related or just the individual horse's reaction to it...

Becky Siler