Free Web Seminar on Cushings Disease

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (Equine Cushing’s Disease): Challenges of Diagnosis and Treatment


by Dr. Hal Schott, DVM Michigan State University Tuesday,



October 23, 2007
7:00 PM. EDT

From My Horse University:

"Older horses are becoming an increasingly important component of the horse industry. This presentation will describe the clinical problems associated with PPID as well as summarize current knowledge about the cause of PPID in horses.

We will also discuss recommended approaches to diagnosis, management, and treatment of affected horses as well as take a look at case examples.

Presenter Info:

Dr. Schott received his DVM degree in 1984 from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. He started his career with three years in private equine practice in Southern California. Dr. Schott subsequently pursued advanced training by completing a residency in equine internal medicine and a Ph.D. in equine exercise physiology at Washington State University. Since 1995, Dr. Schott has been an equine medicine clinician at Michigan State University with a strong clinical interest in urinary tract disorders, respiratory disease, and endocrinological disorders. In addition, he continues to pursue a research interest of fluid and electrolyte balance in
endurance horses. "

To Register:

http://www.myhorseuniversity.com/WebPresentation/10-07_Schott.html

Wade is one of three TREES residents diagnosed with Cushings Disease.

Swayback - Not Just Seniors and Broodmares

Traveller's Rest has been home to several horses with "swayback" or Lordosis. Earlier visitors may remember "Els B" (above) and Sheriff (below.)

Lordosis, however, is not seen only in old horses and broodmares. According to University of Kentucky's Dr. Patrick Gallagher, horses likely to develop lordosis are born with a certain skeletal structure that predisposes them to the condition, even as foals in some cases. Dr. Gallagher also found that, while dogs and humans are severely disabled by lordosis, horses are not affected in the same way.

For more, visit All About Horses.

Rienzi Shines!

Remember Rienzi, one of our "newer" residents?


This is how Rienzi looked August 9, 2007, the day he arrived:





The reason?



And now, with an appropriate feeding regimen............drum roll, please.............................



October 11, 2007:

Keep those meals coming!

If you are in the Spotsylvania VA area, you can help by attending the All Treats, No Tricks Tack & Yard Sale on Saturday, Oct 20. Residents of other areas can help by collecting Proof of Purchase seals from Reliance, Legends and Triple Crown feed bags, or by visiting our "Dear Santa" list (in the sidebar of this blog)

Rienzi thanks you for your support!

Yard & Tack Sale. All Treats, No Tricks!

All Treats, No Tricks! Yard & Tack Sale
to benefit the residents of Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary
Saturday October 20
9AM - 3 PM
8815 Robert E Lee Drive, Spotsylvania, VA 22551

Traveller's Rest is a non-profit sanctuary for senior equine that have been victims of neglect or abandonment, or who owners experienced hardships making specialized care difficult. All proceeds will go directly toward feeding or providing veterinary, dental and farrier care to these special horses.

TREES is accepting donations of clean, gently used items for the sale through Wednesday, October 17. To arrange a drop- off time, please call 540-972-0936 or email info@equineelders.org. For more information about the sanctuary, please visit http://www.equineelders.org

The sanctuary is also collecting Proof of Purchase Seals from Legends, Triple Crown and Reliance horse feed bags. Thanks to the Southern States SHOW program, Traveller's Rest is able to redeem the seals for 10-25 cents each. With high and feed prices rising this year, any PoP's collected will be greatly appreciated. Please mail proofs to:
Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary
PO Box 2260
Spotsylvania, VA 22553
or bring them on October 20 when you come to browse the All Treats, No Tricks Sale!

Needs Home - MD - Tennessee Walker gelding

(This horse is being place by a private owner and is not a resident of, nor affiliated with, Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary.)

This listing comes via Freedom Hill Horse Rescue.

"We recieved a distress call about this senior horse and we dont have room to bring the poor guy in. His owner is trying to do the best for him that she can but she cannot afford his board anymore and the place that he is being boarded is not caring for him properly. They will only feed him once a day and the owner of the property will not open the barn up to the horses. They stand out in all the weather. Animal control has been called but the owner still seems to get by. His board is paid up to the end of the month. She sent me some winter pics of him and he was emasciated...his recent pics show him in better condition but still very thin.

Rebel

Rebel is a 30 year old gelding that was saved from an abusive situation. His savior has found she has toomany horses to care for and she needs to let dear Rebel go. He is a gentle guy that is kind to children. Hehas arthritis in his shoulder. Rebel needs a wonderful home to care for him in his Golden Years. If you thinkyou can give Rebel a home please contact Bunny at 443-994-8276. Located in Ellicot City MD. References will be checked.
His pics can be seen here.......

http://www.freedomhillrescue.org/needahome.html "

For more senior horses needing homes, click on the "needs home" tag following this post. This is a listing service only. Traveller's Rest can not guarantee the accuracy of information provided in "needs home" entries

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Needs Home - MN - Quarter Horse mare

(This horse is being place by a private owner and is not a resident of, nor affiliated with, Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary.)

Goldie
20+ year Quarter Horse mare. Sound and healthy, no special needs other than being grained twice a day (senior and sweet feet). Leads, trailers, very timid with people. We feel she's someone's old range broodmare and it will take a lot of time and patience to gain her trust. She's made many improvements here, but is still not a people loving mare. She would however make an excellent companion horse or lawn ornament. Were she a "kid safe pet" type horse I'm sure she would have found a home by now, but she's a bit of a wilder old lady. Still deserves a good home! No adoption fee but references requested. Located in central MN. (218) 746-4161, 1039jade@brainerd.net

For more senior horses needing homes, click on the "needs home" tag following this post. This is a listing service only. Traveller's Rest can not guarantee the accuracy of information provided in "needs home" entries.