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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2000 - 8:32 am:

After the successful use of regumate to deal with behavour problems in a Mare used for Dressage we are seeking ideas on how to obtain progestrone in its natural form so that the mare can be competed under fei rules. CAN ANYONE HELP

Posted on Tuesday, Feb 15, 2000 - 4:52 pm:

Hi David,

Progesteron in it's natural form can be found in wild yam (herb) and is very effective. I believe DHEA has a similar effect - although you would need to consult with your vet on that. As I'm not familiar with the showing rules, you should check before using either of these...

Posted on Wednesday, Feb 16, 2000 - 4:49 am:

If you are just trying to keep her from being in heat (and a little witchy) during a show, ask your vet to help you control her heat cycles so that she comes in heat while you are at home. Then, if you need a little extra help with attitude, there are alot of natural calming supplements that are completely legal (Vitamin B-1 for instance)

Posted on Saturday, Mar 4, 2000 - 9:34 am:

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Posted on Saturday, Mar 4, 2000 - 9:35 am:

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Posted on Saturday, Mar 4, 2000 - 9:56 am:

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Posted on Monday, Mar 13, 2000 - 10:19 am:

Are there options other than the progesterone for behavior modification during heat? My mare stall kicks while in heat and she is recovering from a broken splint bone. She is in standing wraps which does not allow the use of kick chains. My barn will not administer Regumate and it would be difficult for me to be out there every feeding time. Any other options?

Posted on Tuesday, Mar 14, 2000 - 8:24 am:

Nothing good, there are injections of progesterone in oil but they cause irritation and must be given frequently. Depo-Provera and bovine growth hormone implants has been advocated but research shows at commonly used dosages they are not very effective at suppressing heat. However many feel they will improve behavior, talk it over with your vet.

Daily promazine granules may calm your horse. Historically reserpine has been used but is not approved for use in the horse and can be toxic at therapeutic levels. Again, discuss it with your vet.
DrO

Posted on Thursday, Sep 20, 2001 - 11:15 pm:

My mare has been on Regumate for about three months now in an attempt to make her less cranky and less reactive to her environment. She is 16 years old and has been "difficult" since I bought her at four. She does seem to be better, although I have not had the night/day transformation that another mare in the barn has had. I am going to persist for another three months, at least.

Last night I was speaking with someone who warned to be careful about Regumate founder. I knew nothing about this. I was told ponies and older mares could founder and that I should keep her on the Regumate for no longer than four months and then take her off for at least a month. The vet said nothing about this when we discussed putting the mare on the Regumate. I will call his office, but I wanted to get some input from others before making the call. Thanks.

Posted on Friday, Sep 21, 2001 - 6:24 am:

I am not aware of a causal connection between the prolonged use of Regumate and founder. Nor can I find one in the scientific/veterinary literature.
DrO

Posted on Monday, Sep 24, 2001 - 5:41 pm:

Thank you for the information, Dr. O. I don't know if it is correct to express my thanks this way, but I can't figure out any other way.

Posted on Tuesday, Sep 25, 2001 - 7:04 am:

This is OK Judy, I appreciate the feedback.
DrO
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