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RE: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof" - Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF

I agree with you on that too, however I do believe the information is readily 
available.  What it boils down to is being interested, curious or desperate 
enough to seek it out.  But you are also right in that, surprisingly, even some 
vets are not up on this stuff.  Which to me, is a headscratcher.

Carrie Kitley-Jackson
30th Medical Group, Vandenberg AFB
DMLSS?Database Sustainment Specialist (DSS) 
CACI?International Inc? www.caci.com
dsn?276-1077, Comm (805) 606-1077
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-----Original Message-----
From: Kathy Mayeda [mailto:klmayeda@xxxxxxxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 3:58 PM
To: Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF
Cc: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof"

Actually there are quite a few people that are interested in this stuff who 
AREN'T newbies.  A lot of this information is not readily available, apparently 
even through the vets according to what I've been reading in Dr. Kellon's 
course group mail.  And maybe people are having mystery hoof issues could start 
looking at hay and water analysis to pin-point potential causes.

I don't think that there's a clear line as to when one is no longer a newbie - 
there are so many things that even experienced endurance riders haven't 
experienced!

K.


On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 3:19 PM, Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF 
<carrie.kitley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:


       This is all very valuable information and Pete Ramey is definitely one 
of the best.  However, this information would probably be better spent on 
newbie horse-owners.  So far, I have found that equine distance athletes are 
some of the most well cared-for animals on earth and their owners are some of 
the most health-savvy people I've ever met.  My guess is they would rarely a 
horse with "destroyed" hooves in the first place.  In order to compete in 
endurance, nutrition and hoof care is at the top of the list and the first 
thing we learn and practice in this sport.  I'm sure there some folks who are 
complacent about horse care (doubtful they are endurance riders), in which 
case, they should definitely take your post and read and heed.
       
       Carrie Kitley-Jackson
       30th Medical Group, Vandenberg AFB
       DMLSS Database Sustainment Specialist (DSS)
       CACI International Inc  www.caci.com <http://www.caci.com/> 
       dsn 276-1077, Comm (805) 606-1077
       fax dsn 276-1179
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       -----Original Message-----
       From: ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx 
[mailto:ridecamp-owner@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Terry Banister
       Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:55 PM
       To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
       Subject: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof"
       
       I know I said I would "shut up and ride", but I felt I would be remiss 
if I didn't finish the BF-hoof topic, since trim mechanics and adequate 
movement are only two ingredients in the recipe of sustaining healthy hooves.
       
       >From Pete Ramey's 7/30/08 article, www.hoofrehab.com/diet
       He says,
       "So far, every time I have had troubles growing healthy feet and have 
tested the forage, I have found significant mineral ratio problems and/or 
deficiency ~ every time. The nutrition balance may be all or part of your 
horses' problem."
       
       He mentions sugar levels in grasses and hay, and realized that constant 
carbohydrate overload was destroying the hooves of many horses. Refers reader 
to Katy Watts site ~ www.safergrass.org <http://www.safergrass.org/> 
       Some things he quotes from Eleanor Kellon, VMD, www.drkellon.com 
<http://www.drkellon.com/> 
       
       Lack of sufficient Copper and Zinc leading to abnormalities in bone, 
cartilage, tendons, ligaments and arterial walls.
       Toxic levels of Iron ~ None should be listed in supplements. High iron 
levels drive insulin resistance and visa versa, also canels the absorption of 
copper and zinc, also increases risk of tendon/ligament problems.
       Calcium/Phosphorus balance should be 2:1 ratio ~Too much phosphorus 
robs calcium, causing bone loss. Too much calcium makes magnesium less 
available, resulting in base-wide gait behind, or misdiagnosis of EPSM, among 
other things.
       Viatamin E and essential fatty acids must be supplemented if horse not 
in pasture, because they are eliminated in hay-drying process
       Salt is ideally provided in loose form.
       
        He tells you how to test to make sure your horses have the right 
balance of forage and supplements. Then he tells you what to do with the 
results, so that you can design custom supplement plan and order each 
ingredient separately for maximum cost savings.
       Sources:
       Local mills that actually mix their own feed, or general livestock 
supply stores
       Uckele Health and Nutrition ~  www.uckele.com <http://www.uckele.com/> 
, 800-248-0330
       Gateway Products ~ www.buygpdirect.com <http://www.buygpdirect.com/> 
       Horse Tech ~ www.horsetech.com <http://www.horsetech.com/> 
       
       He highly recommends Dr. Kellons's basic online course "NRC Plus" 
because it "will teach you the relationships, roles and importance of vitamins, 
minerals, proteins, electrolytes, how the horse uses food and the basics of 
what makes it tick. The course demystifies the feed labels, forage analysis and 
teaches you hot to really provide for your horse's needs."
       
       Terry
       "May the Horse be with you"
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
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Replies
[RC] "Feeding the Hoof", Terry Banister
RE: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof", Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLF
Re: [RC] "Feeding the Hoof", Kathy Mayeda