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Did You Know...
7.1 million Americans are involved in the industry as horse owners, service providers, employees and volunteers. 3.6 million and 4.3 million of those participated in showing and recreation, respectively, with some overlap in cases of people who participate in both activities. 941,000 people participated in racing in either a professional or volunteer capacity. 1.9 million people own horses. In addition to the people actually involved in the industry, tens of millions more Americans participate as spectators.

Horse & Acorns

- Acorns can create a BIG problem for horses.

While Patti was out of town, not only did her horse devour acorns, the girl who was caring for Gypsy neglected to give her water and her hay, another no-no. Gypsy became impacted, her bowels as hard as a rock.

They tried mineral oil with no results. Since Gypsy was 22, surgery was not option. The vet told Patti she had no choice but to have the horse "put down" would be back the next day to do it. The horse had been suffering from colic days and rolling, which they do when they're in pain. A backhoe was brought bury Gypsy the next day.
Patti refused to believe the situation was hopeless. She remembered the Herb-Lax I had sent her.

Herb-Lax®

Promotes Regularity* A diet rich in fiber, plenty of liquids, and regular exercise all contribute to regularity. For occasional periods of irregularity, gentle Herb-Lax can help.* An original Dr. Shaklee formula, Herb-Lax contains an enhanced prioprientary blend, including Senna leaf, which has been used for thousands of years as a natural laxative, plus other complementary herbs.

Since she trusted Shaklee completely, she got the Herb-and the turkey baster and headed back to the barn. She gave Gypsy 30 Herb-that night. The next morning Gypsy's bowels started to move and didn't stop. noon, Patti called the vet to tell her Gypsy's colic was better, her bowels had moved and she was grazing in the pasture. The vet was at a loss for words and told Patti, "I was getting ready to leave. I would have been there in an hour to put Gypsy down!" Patti decided to give each horse 10 Herb-Lax a day until the acorns were gone. Since the dogs were also eating them, she gave them each 1 Herb-Lax plus DTX. She said the acorns cause poisoning in the system and create a very toxic
condition.

Patti received a phone call from a girl who was having the same problem with
her three year old filly. This horse was also impacted, dehydrated and had a tube
down its nose to get water into its system. They gave this horse 30 Herb-Lax every 6 hours and its bowels started moving. She called Patti the next day to tell her horse was fine.
Contributed by
Pam Hoeppner

Did You Know... Arabians have one less rib, one less lumbar bone, and one or two fewer tail vertebrae than other horses.

The Doctor says take two T's and call your friends to tell them to do the same in the morning!

Horse Thrush

- Spray diluted Basic G into horses' hooves to discourage bacterial infections such as thrush from manure/moisture. Works great for prevention and works even if the bacteria has gotten a "foot" hold.
Contributed by
Libby Sanders

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Tough on Germs Bacteria, fungi, and viruses can wreak havoc on your family's health and safety. Used as directed, Basic-G tackles over 40 of these pesky microbes, including several animal viruses. That makes it an excellent choice for use in the kitchen, bathroom, or pet area. In addition to being economical - one quart makes up to 64 gallons of disinfectant - it's also EPA registered.

Spot and Kathy, Lauren and Eddie, Julie and Donna, Susie and Q all showed in the USDF Region 5 Youth Adult Team Competiton as Team Medicine Horse. The Medicine Horse team took a fourth place ribbon and medal in some very tough competition. In addition, we won the best dressed award as the red team

Did You know...
There are about 75 million horses in the world.

Nitro's First Ride March 2012

Horse - Lame

- In 1979 we purchased Sole Command, a champion from New Zealand, for $180,000. After 6 consecutive starts at Meadowlands, he developed arthritis and could not race. Cornell University performed diagnostic work and treatment. We flew in top equine practitioners and vets to help him. $20,000 later it was concluded Sole Command would not race again. The two of us had been using Shaklee products personally for five years. Out of desperation we decided to put him on the basic nutritional program with extra Alfalfa. Sole Command received 35 Alfalfa tablets 3 X day. Ten Vita-Lea and 2 Tbsp Vanilla Protein were added with each feeding.

After six weeks, he was distributing his weight on all four feet. Training started again. His soundness and arthritic condition improved each week as did his overall physical condition. He was stronger and more alert. In 1980 he returned to racing.He set a season record and won races at Liberty Bell, Meadowlands and Hollywood Park. That racing season his winnings totaled nearly $ 100,000!

Sole Command still uses Shaklee supplements. Because of his success with the basic program, he now receives just about every Shaklee product.

We put our entire stable on the basics and added B in heavy doses to horses who were either a bit nervous or who had poor appetites. By adding B, a poor eater or nervous, high-strung horse shows positive results within three days.

As Shaklee distributors, we introduced the basic nutrition program to others with very efficient results. With the horses on the basic program we enjoyed a considerable savings. Using-the products actually SAVED us thousands of dollars a month.

For daily shampoo, we drop one capful Basic H Classic into two gallons warm water. Their coats are cleaner, they aren't bothered by mosquitoes and they're less susceptible to fungus infections. Flies appear to stay about 18" to 24" away from a horse who's been bathed in Basic H Classic. When turning a horse out into a paddock or field, we mix a quart Basic H Classic to 3 parts water and spray the entire animal. It controls flies and mosquitoes all day.

Horses are susceptible to a skin fungus similar to poison ivy. It's an expensive condition to treat and has a long recovery period. Some are miserable for two to three weeks. We mix 1 Tbsp Basic G with 5 gallons water, apply to the area and rinse thoroughly. We follow with a Basic H Classic bath. In two days, the fungus starts to dry and clear up. No more itching and the horse is fine again!

We add Liqui-Lea to their program on race day. This seems to give them a surge of energy. About 40 minutes before post, we give them 20 cc orally. They race quite well.

We've shared Shaklee with many other people who have also had success with their horses.
Contributed by George and DeDe Shaw

Ragweed is responsible for more horse deaths than most other toxic plants.

Jake Needs a Home

Horse - Navicular & Severe Arthritis

- Sneakers, 19, is a handsome registered Quarter Horse gelding who has won tons of ribbons, with lots of Blues for showmanship, jumping, trail, English and western pleasure. Since he came into my life, he has become an oversized "dog." He shows off with his wonderful tricks: nodding "Yes" to questions about food, giving big kisses and hugs, offering his front leg when asked to "give me five," counting to 3, affectionately licking his favorite people, shaking hands with his tongue and bowing for an extra carrot. He's very vocal and prefers people to horses.

The years of showing seemed to be taking its toll as he seemed to be lame quite often. A vet diagnosed him with navicular and severe arthritis, the worst case he had ever seen. Instead of traditional medications, 1 chose to add Shaklee supplements to his daily regimen. Sneakers enjoys two meals a day, special hay
and his supplement mixture, 1/2 cup total for the day. We mix the goodies in a heavy-duty blender monthly. His supplement mixture includes: 1 Alfalfa, Instant Protein, 1 Vita-Lea, 1 Cal-Mag, 1 B and 3 E. Since Sneakers has been on this program, he has shown no signs of lameness or pain. His coat, mane and tail are in wonderful condition and he looks and acts much younger. As a side benefit, his hooves are in much better shape than they have been in years. He is taking no medication.

For extra treats, he cajoles me into giving him Alfalfa right out of the bottle. He goes through 700 Alfalfa tablets every seven to ten days in addition to his supplement mixture. We also add a capful of Orange Performance to his water bucket since it's very hot in south Florida in the summer. I'm also extremely pleased with Basic H (mixed half H and half water) for fly spray instead of the conventional chemical sprays. I bathe him using Basic H and Proteinized Shampoo. Sneakers and I are happily enjoying our time together, riding on a daily basis, something we thought was a thing of the past.
Contributed by Pat Bolotin

Did You Know...
The equine industry's contribution to the U.S. GDP is greater than the motion picture services, railroad transportation, furniture and fixtures manufacturing and tobacco product manufacturing industries. It is only slightly smaller than the apparel and other textile products manufacturing industry.

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Horse Sinus Infection

- One of our horses got a very bad sinus infection. It started with a puncture wound under her jaw that healed before it should have. The infection went up into her sinuses. Two vets looked at her. They both said antibiotics were not effective since often they only drive the infection into the bone.

When one round of antibiotics showed no results, I put her on three months of "vitamin therapy" using Shaklee supplements specifically to boost the immune system and drain the infection. I consulted a homeopathic vet for dosage amounts.

I used Vita-Lea, Alfalfa (at least 100 a day), C, Protein and E tabs. Horses will eat the Alfalfa right out of their grain box. The rest of the tablets I ground up with a coffee grinder and added with Protein to the grain.

Her eyes stopped watering and she started to improve. After six weeks, the original site of the infection under her jaw broke open and drained. After three months, the infection was gone. The vet expected it to return since sinus infections in horses are very difficult to clear, but several years later her sinuses remain clear.

All our horses and dogs get Basic H Classic baths. It's easy on their skin and kills fleas.
Contributed by
Patricia Young

Alfalfa Complex

Deeply Rooted Nutrition Alfalfa is a storehouse of nutrients. Its tap root reaches down as deep as 20 feet, searching out nutrients and minerals from deposits in the soil, while its leaves gather large amounts of chlorophyll through the natural process of photosynthesis. Alfalfa Complex is a Shaklee Signature Formula originally developed by Dr. Shaklee.

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Horse - Flies

- I show horses. Because grooming and hygiene are very important, I faithfully use Basic H and Basic G. You may have heard about using Basic H for bathing and fly prevention but you have to try it to believe. I've spent a fortune on many other products to make my horses look good. Basic H does it all!

Most fly repellents are oil based and attract dirt. When you bathe horses in Basic H Classic, their coats glow and shine for days and repel dirt as it keeps the flies away. It prevents the hives many horses get from fly bites.

Basic H Classic works so well, my Palomino shows no sign of dirt. When people in my neighborhood ask how often I bathe my horses, they are shocked when I tell them only once every 2 to 3 months.

I also use full strength Basic G on their hooves for thrush. I spray it on with a small spray bottle. It takes a little longer than other methods (about 4 to 5 applications), but Basic G is a lot safer and more economical. All the other products I've used for thrush, including bleach, severely dry out the hooves and cause cracking, peeling and more serious problems than the original concern.

One last tip - If you've used "Quick Braid" in the past, try using 1 tsp "Softer Than Soft" in a spray bottle of water. It'll keep the mane down, shines longer and smells great. I also use it on the tail. The ends of the tail don't break and it keeps the static out. It does wonders for fake tails, too! . Thank you Shaklee.
Contributed by
Shawn Marcum, Prescott AZ
For more information, contact me at shawiimarcurn@hotmail.com

Did You Know...
The horse industry directly produces goods and services of $25.3 billion and has a total impact of $112.1 billion on U.S. gross domestic product. Racing, showing and recreation each contribute more than 25% to the total value of goods and services produced by the industry.

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