Mounted search and rescue

["Marie Lester" <marie.lester@gmail.com>]

My first horse, an Appy, had Cushings.  Also came down with
laminitis....still, I was able to ride him for a time.  His coat got
very long in the winter, and he began to drink a lot of water.  Muscle
tone suffered a bit.  Still, he seemed happy, and I was able to ride
him for a few years.

On 6/11/07, Chuck Daniel <iwhound@voyager.net> wrote:
> Hi All,
> I just got a real kick in the gut.  My MSAR horse, a Rocky Mountain, has
> just been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease.  He is young, just 10 years old
> and still in great condition.  I picked up on it only since he developed
> laminitis.  When Doc Ann came, she was suspicious and decided to draw blood
> for some tests.  The test came back and indicated Cushing's Disease.  From
> what I have gleamed off the internet, Meeco still should be god for MSAR
> work, but will be problematic in that while out on patrol he won't be
> allowed to graze at will.  Also, horse camping will be trying.  Have any of
> you had a MSAR horse with Cushing's Disease?  If so, how did you handle the
> restrictions while on camp-outs.  This really has me down.
>
> Chuck Daniel
> VP KVMSAR
> KD8EIL
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