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Hi. I'm very concerned for my horse he's ann11 year old tb gelding...
He's very bony but fat at the same thing. I'm concerned because he isn't getting meat where it should be. We first thought it was lymes disease and put him on Doxycycline but I small very small difference. He was wormed 2 times to make sure. He also is very lazy during riding and his riding is off and doesn't feel right. I'm most concerned on his body weight. If anyone can help me before i call the vet that would be amazing. Thank you and any tips and suggestions would be awesome!

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asked 1 month, 1 week ago

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Thanks for your question. Based on your description, we’re also very concerned about your horse and agree that contacting the veterinarian is the best next step. Once any medical conditions or diseases have been diagnosed and treated, we would be happy to consult with you about supplements that may be appropriate during his recovery.

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I had this exact same problem in my 13 year old TB. I've owned him for 8 months, and am confident that the quality of hay, feed, protein and fat levels are where they should be for him to put on and keep muscle. His tummy would bulge, but you could count his ribs from 25 feet away. His movement was jerky. He didn't like to trot, only walk and canter--with terribly rough transitions.

I treated for joint issues and poor circulation and for a stomach ulcer. What I found worked was treating him for both gastric and hindgut ulcers. Thoroughbreds are most prone to having ulcers, and ulcers affect so many functions. But once his tummy and gut began healing and working better and no longer causing my horse any pain, EVERYTHING started looking and feeling good on him. He built a nice top line and hind quarters. (And he has a shiny coat, more confidence and spunky personality to boot!)

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SmartFlex Rehab for scar tissue?

I own a 7 y/o OTTB who recently has been showing a "hitch"in his hind left when working. This hitch appeared about 8-10 months ago but on rare occasions (lack of turn out, cold weather etc). Over the past 4 months the hitch has appeared under saddle-with some days worse than others. He does not appear to be unhappy or in pain with this hitch.

We recently saw the vet, x-rayed etc thinking his hitch was due to arthritis (we found from X-rays that it was very mild.). We did find some sclerosis where the suspensory attaches. We believe that his hitch is from the suspensory and not the hocks as we did inject his hocks and have seen no change.

Would Rehab be a possible item to try? We are currently showing at some local shows and my horse is technically not rehabbing per-say? Or might we be better off with another product?

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asked 1 month, 1 week ago

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Ohio

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Thanks for your question. We think you’re off to a great start by working with your horse’s veterinarian to try to find the cause of his issues! If you are currently showing your horse, we would recommend talking to your veterinarian about trying SmartFlex III Resilience Pellets or SmartFlex IV Ultimate Pellets instead of SmartFlex Rehab Pellets. These supplements will provide a higher level of support for joint health than the SmartFlex Rehab Pellets for horses that are in work, while still including ingredients like collagen and silica for soft tissue health.

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I've used SmartFlex Rehab on my 15H 18 year old Polish Arabian, with great results--but he's sturdy and never had such demands as those of OTTBs. I really like the inflammation fighting and soft tissue building ingredient levels of SF Rehab. However, if your OTTB is a big boy, the Glucosamine level might be low for him in this formula. So you might need to supplement that to address the arthritis effectively.

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Would SmartFlex Rehab help a horse in recovery with EPM?

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Thanks for your question. We recommend working closely with your veterinarian to develop a treatment plan for your horse, in order to give him or her the best chance at recovery. SmartFlex Rehab is designed to support horses with soft tissue or joint issues, providing potent antioxidant support as well as ingredients that help support a healthy inflammatory response. However, since EPM does not typically affect joints, ligaments or tendons, you may want to consider a targeted antioxidant supplement instead, especially one with high levels of Vitamin E, as it helps to support healthy muscle and nervous tissue.

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answered 3 months ago

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I believe so. I have a horse who has EPM and he did much better with his movement and regaining muscle by using this product.

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I have used this product for: 6-12 month

answered 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Colorado

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Should this be fed 1x per day or 2x per day?

I recently ordered this for my gelding who is recovering from a torn ligament in his stifle. The dosage is 2 wells per day. He is fed 2x per day. Should the supplement be fed all at once, or should it be split between morning and evening feedings?

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asked 3 weeks ago

Rehabber

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Thanks for your question. We recommend feeding both wells of SmartFlex Rehab Pellets once daily, as this is the easiest way to ensure your horse gets the right amount every day. You certainly can split the serving size into twice daily feeding if you prefer, but it is not necessary to do so.

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answered 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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I fed my horse it all in one go in his night time feed. Of course with the tendon injury and stall rest his grain was cut down to just a handful at feeding times. Good luck with the rehab! I recommend the back on track quick wraps as well, the combination worked wonders for us.

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Are the herbs in this supplement safe to use during a USEF recognized show?

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asked 4 months, 1 week ago

Dawn

Powder Springs, GA, USA

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Thanks for your question. SmartFlex Rehab does contain the herb Devil’s Claw, which is listed as a forbidden substance under USEF rules. This supplement was designed for horses who are recovering, and therefore we don’t recommend it for horses who are actively competing. We suggest you check out SmartFlex III Resilience or SmartFlex IV Ultimate, both of which offer excellent joint support for competitive horses.

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