4 Months Later

Another Succeed test run to check for any possible ulcer activity & it's very clearly negative! Not a hint of any lines nothing! Ben has been off all ulcer medications for about 4 months now. This in and of itself is a very big accomplishment due to the severity of the ulcers he had coating his GI tract. I could not be more pleased with how he has been doing lately with everything. With him being out 24/7 & daylight much shorter I was a little concerned with how I was going to manage with everything in the dark & how he would handle it as well. With the help of lanterns & flashlights & Ben's quick learning nature we have it all figured out. His routine is the same with the addition of artificial light! It has been a learning curve having him out all the time but nothing makes me happier than seeing him happy & that is where he is happiest. The benefits I have seen with him out all the time are unmeasurable. He has better muscle tone than he had while being ridden & shown....go figure? He kept telling me he wanted out & I finally listened.

He has fully completed his Adequan loading period & his joints are doing great! He is sound & gets up much better after rolling than he did previously. He does not take an oral joint supplement just receives the Adequan. Less is best when it comes to what you put in, but what you put in is very important. I have made one change with his diet. Due to a brief backorder issue with his Fiberforce feed I had to buy a bag of the Cavalor Strucomix Senior & add that in. I am so glad I was forced to do that because it has made a major change in Ben's weight. As soon as he began it the pounds & muscle began pouring onto him! I have taken photos every week to compare & it is truly a huge difference. I spoke to many people about the Strucomix Senior as to whether it would be safe for him to eat considering his sensitive GI tract & it is. The entire Cavalor line of feed is really amazing & how they make it is even more interesting. It looks different than any other feed because it is different & for the better. It is not irritating his GI tract at all & I know that by how much hes improved & testing him 3-4 weeks after he had been eating it. I can't say enough good things about the feed.

I feel that Ben improved even more with his GI tract when he started the Chia seeds & Flaxseed oil because it provides a nice coating & has anti-inflammatory properties to it! They also help with weight, joints, skin, coat, & hooves so an overall great product! I feel that he is at currently on the perfect management finally. It wasn't easy to figure it all out with his ulcer history, but I was determined to make it all work somehow. Below is his current routine & I do not plan on making a single change unless an issue arises!

Cavalor Fiberforce 2 Quarts given 3x's a day

Cavalor Strucomix Senior 1 Quart given 3x's a day

Chia Seeds 2 ozs given 2x's a day

Healthy Weight (cold compressed flaxseed oil) 1/3 cup given 2x's a day

Assure Guard 1/2 scoop given 2x's a day

Assure Plus 2 scoops 1x a day for 1 week every month for sand removal

Western Alfalfa hay ranges anywhere from 5-14 pounds a day (1-2 flakes)

Grass Hay free choice in nibblenets

24/7 turnout

Retired & enjoying life

I post all the details in case someone else is looking to make some changes for their horse whether they think they have a problem or just want to make things healthier! I feel much more comfortable going into the winter months with how everything is now!