EQUINE CASE STUDIES. December 2009 March 2010

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1 Tech: Lisa Gilmore Case Study overseen by: Kevin Smith, D.V.M Delaware Drive 2419 E. Harbor Blvd. Suite #32 Moorpark, CA Ventura, CA (714) (805) EQUINE CASE STUDIES December 2009 March 2010 Rubicon 3/15/2010

2 Index Focus Focus Case Histories Data About Lisa Gilmore About Kevin Smith, DVM Fodder Solutions, (US Patent Application No.12/282,953) The focus of this study is to conduct a 60 day trial, on three subjects, cases 1, 2, and 3. Outline of said cases to follow under Case Histories. The focus of the study will be to obtain information regarding nutritional and physical benefits of Fodder Solutions, Green Feed as primary feed combined with Oat hay. Primary points of focus: Total Body Function Chemistry Hydration Tracking of Exercise Overall Appearance; Mood, Coat Condition, Hoof Health Weight Maintenance Performance Endurance Musculoskeletal Health Fodder Biscuits The above points will be measured on a daily schedule where applicable and at zero, thirty and sixty day intervals with results culminating at 60 days

3 CASE HISTORY #1 Case 1: Rubicon is a 16 year old Oldenburg gelding. This is a horse stabled in a 12X12ft box stall and in full training. Training consists of two exercise rides, minutes in duration, four group lessons lasting minutes and three turn outs per week. Rubicon has a history of Ring Bone in both front feet and more severe on his right front. Rubicon is not body shaved and is not blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass feed two times daily, morning and evening. A daily supplement bucket is given consisting of four cups of rice bran, four cups Senior, four cups O & M and 1.5 cups of flax seed. Medications: Adequan 10cc monthly IM Phenylbutazone.5gm daily PO Weight: 1285lbs (12/01/09) Height:16.3h - 3 -

4 CASE #1 RUBICON Above: before Fodder Solutions 12/15/09 Below: after being fed Fodder Solutions for 90-days 3/15/10-4 -

5 CASE #1 RUBICON Front Legs Before Fodder Solutions After 90-days on 12/15/09 Fodder Solutions 3/15/10-5 -

6 CASE HISTORY #2 Case 2: Dixie is a 14 year old mare, quarter horse pony. This is a horse housed in a 12X12ft box stall and in full training. Training consists of two exercise rides, 20 to 30 minutes in duration, two group lessons, minutes duration that include flat work and jumping, and three turn outs per week. Dixie has a history of an old suspensory injury, right front and bilateral, front nerve procedure. Dixie is not body shaved and is blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass feed two times daily, morning and evening. A daily supplement bucket is given consisting of four cups of rice bran, four cups Senior, four cups O & M and 1.5 cups of flax seed. Medications: Adequan 10cc monthly IM Phenylbutazone.5gm daily PO Weight: 1030lbs (12/01/09) Height:14.2h (Before and after photographs of this horse are available on request.) - 6 -

7 CASE HISTORY #3 Case 3: Pippin is a 10 year old Thoroughbred gelding. This is a horse housed in an outdoor, 10X14ft pipe rail stall. This is a lesson horse that is used in training five days a week. Frequency and duration vary to date. This horse has a history of inability to maintain a constant weight with frequent episodic weight loss. Pippin is not body shaved and is blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass feed two times daily, morning and evening. Currently on no medications. Weight: 1021 lbs. (12/01/09) Height:15.1h (Before and after photographs of this horse are available on request.) - 7 -

8 STUDY IN PLACE 12/15/2009 Study in place. Each horse will be fed ½ of a biscuit, grown in a Fodder Solutions unit, consisting of sprouted Barley and Flax seed. Each biscuit weighs approximately 15 to 17lbs and measures 1 x 3. It was intended that each horse be fed 10lbs of local grown Oat hay and ½ a biscuit in a suspended feed bag twice daily. It quickly apparent in preparing for the onset of this project, that the horses were not accustomed to eating in this manner and were either disinterested or became frustrated in their attempt and just abandoned their attempt to complete their meal. It was decided that that we would continue to toss the Fodder biscuit to them on top of their Oat hay. This worked fine. Trace mineral blocks and 16 gallon water buckets placed in each stall to measure water intake /18-12/29 Average daily temperatures: 58 to 68 degrees (High) 31 to 40 degrees (Low) 12/18/09: Meeting with Kevin Smith, DVM and discussed initial labs. 12/01/09 (Draw Date) Total Body Chemistry drawn on all three case horses: CBC Electrolytes Liver Function Kidney Function Thyroid

9 Case 1:16 year old Oldenburg gelding. This is a horse stabled in a 12X12ft box stall and in full training. Training consists of two exercise rides, minutes in duration, four group lessons lasting minutes and three turn outs per week. Rubicon has a history of Ring Bone in both front feet and more severe on his right front. Rubicon is not body shaved and is not blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass fed two times daily, morning and evening. A daily supplement bucket is given consisting of four cups of rice bran, four cups Senior, four cups O & M and 1.5 cups of flax seed. Medications: Adequan 10cc monthly IM Phenylbutazone.5gm daily PO Weight: 1285lbs (12/01/09) Height: 16.3h 12/18-12/29 Average daily temperatures: 58 to 68 degrees (High) 31 to 40 degrees (Low) 12/18/09: Meeting with Kevin Smith, DVM and discussed initial labs Rubicon: Chemistry within normal limits with exception of: WBC: 4.1 ( ) RBC: 6.0 ( ) HCT: 33 (35-52) Europhiles: 2296 ( ) Eosinophils 1435 ( ) Diagnosis: Mild Anemia Treatment: None at this time. Anticipate elevation in Iron level on next lab due on February, Otherwise, healthy, happy horse and taking to Oat hay and Fodder well. **Rubicon continues to receive 1gm Bute and 4 cups O & M daily per owner - 9 -

10 12/15-12/19- Tolerating change in feed well. Looks forward to his feeding with exaggerated nickering and complete attention on the biscuits when they are removed from the truck. 12/20/09- No biscuits available X 4 feedings due to unit malfunction. Replaced 4 feedings with orchard grass due to now available biscuits 12/30/09- Full body shave. Hesitant to leave the stall. Eating decreased form 12/30 to 01/01/10. Decreased desire to eat the oat hay but continued to eat the biscuits with no noticeable resistance. Was fitted for a heavy winter blanket prior to start of the study at a size 80 and now requires an 82. Gained two inches in muscle mass. Body is very lean. Water intake average measure at 8 to 12 gallons resting, and after 45 plus minutes of hard work, this amount increased to 16 gallons. 01/03/10- Regular eating habits in place. Rubicon presented as tired but performed well in his lesson. A little curious as to the status of this horses anemia. We are seeing a change in his coat as dappling has started to occur. This is pretty unusual as this normally occurs in the spring. There is not the low level of energy present usually seen in an anemic horse present in him. He seems is alert and continues to do well in lessons Rubicon averaging 4 to 10 gal of water daily, decrease of 6 gallons. With heavy exercise this amount increased by approximately 3 gallons, decrease of 3 gallons. The amount of absorbable water in the biscuits has decreased the water intake. Average daily temperature 12/30 thru 01/10/10: degrees (high), (low) 01/10/10- Rubicon continues to do well. He has been ridden regularly and has been jumping ft. He has shown no signs of unexpected fatigue or soreness during this time. He has remained on his Bute and O& M daily and has been placed in bilateral front standing wraps for prophylactic care. 01/13/10- Taken to be weighed, 1240lbs. Down 45lbs. Average daily temperature 1/5/10 thru 1/12/10: (high), (low) 01/17-01/26/10- Rain. Three storm systems have set up back to back. Up to five days of being stall bound with intermittent hand walking as the weather permitted. While anxious to get out of the stall, there was very little, if any, explosive behavior. Extreme interest in all that was going on around him, a shank was used for safety reasons only. No noticeable signs of unexpected stiffness or lameness. Demeanor was calm, eyes bright and attentive and even showed some playfulness while being hand walked around the barn area. Average Daily Temperature 1/18 thru 1/25/10: (high); (low)

11 01/30-02/15/10- Have noticed that during any interruption of Fodder and Oat hay, there is noticeable back soreness and very noticeable lameness. Once returned to the Fodder regimen, the lameness is rectified within 24 hours. This has occurred more than once during the 60 days that this horse has been part of this program. Speculate that the hydration in the Fodder at 89.5%, is directly responsible for the flushing of the residual lactic acid and toxins present in his muscles after exercising. Rue is awake, energetic and attentive. Very curious as to his environment. No signs of lethargy or fatigue prior to work. Decrease in time of recovery during jumping courses. Jumping 2 4 to 2 6. Cool down period has decreased noticeably and the increase in absorbable hydration is most likely the reason for this decrease. Ferrier reports considerable improvement of hoof health. Marked increase in wall and nail growth. Average Daily Temperature 1/30 thru 2/15/10: (high); low Weight 12/01/ lbs 01/13/ lbs 02/15/ lbs Average Weight lbs Chemistry 12/01/2009 2/10/2010 Total Protein g/dl 6.2 Albumin g/dl 3.8 Globulin g/dl 2.4 BUN mg/dl 14 BUN/Creat. Ratio Glucose mg/dl 75 WBC (6)u/L 4.5 RBC (6)u/L 6.7 HGB g/dl 13.1 HCT % 37 Phosphorus mg/dl 2.8 Calcium mg/dl 12.2 Potassium meq/l 4.5 Platelet Count (3)u/L

12 Conclusion: This is a horse that presented to the study in an already infirmed condition. Anemic, bilateral Ring Bone, Arthritis and a previous suspensory injury. This horse has been at this barn for less than 30 days. While we knew much of his history, it is hard to know just what his previous condition had been. A new barn, rider and new feed, gave this horse the opportunity to start new. We have seen him become active, energetic and has had a tremendous increase in both performance and endurance. He is fit and lean and presents sound and without any sign of soreness. Fitted for a size 80 winter blanket in December and has moved to an 84. Has increased muscle mass by 4 inches. The fact that his anemia had been corrected through this feed regimen and without the use of Red Cell or any other supplement, is proof that it can be done with the nutrition of the sprouted seed produced in the Fodder Solution system. I would have been curious to know if this horse had always been slow to absorb his nutrients as we have seen in this study. Continuing to jump 3 to 3 3 effortlessly is to the credit of the nutrition and hydration that has been provided in the Fodder green feed and Oat hay combination. Continued us of this feed regimen over an extended period of time can only add to this horse s physical and general well being. It will be interesting to see the changes over time as he continues to train and the levels of good health that he is able to achieve and maintain as he ages

13 Case 2:14 year old mare, quarter horse pony. This is a horse stabled in a 12X12ft box stall and in full training. Training consists of two exercise rides, 20 to 30 minutes in duration, two group lessons, minutes duration that include flat work and jumping, and three turn outs per week. Dixie has a history of an old suspensory injury, right front and bilateral, front nerve procedure. Dixie is not body shaved and is blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass fed two times daily, morning and evening. A daily supplement bucket is given consisting of four cups of rice bran, four cups Senior, four cups O & M and 1.5 cups of flax seed. Medications: Adequan 10cc monthly IM Phenylbutazone.5gm daily PO Weight: 1030lbs (12/01/09) Height: 14.2h 12/18-12/29 Average daily temperatures: 58 to 68 degrees (High); 31 to 40 (Low) 12/18/09: Meeting with Kevin Smith, DVM and discussed initial labs. Dixie Blood Chemistry of Dec. 1, 2009 all within normal limits. There was a decreased Phosphorous level: 1.7 ( ). All other electrolytes were well within normal limits. Speculate that the change was present in the sample. Conclusion: Normal, happy, healthy horse and taking to the oat hay and Fodder well. Already on a well tuned feeding program. This is the only pony of her size in this study. Plan: Repeat labs February, /19/09- Dixie is having a little trouble with being a little too hot. Bucking, picking up speed in the lines, very difficult to pull up and very distractible. Owner wanted her cut back from ½ biscuit to ¼. Nutrition level is a concern. Expect to see lethargy, increased irritability. Owner stated that she is more concerned with the safety of her 9 year old daughter who is her regular rider. 12/20/09- No biscuits available X 4 feedings due to unit malfunction. Replaced 2 feedings with orchard grass rather than oat hay due to no available biscuits

14 12/27/09-Fecal balls are dry and hard. Concerned about decreased nutrition, hydration and roughage. Will continue to monitor water intake and try to return her to ½ biscuit ASAP. 12/29/09- At ¼ of a biscuit, Dixie has become lethargic and sleepy. Very difficult for her to pick up speed in a lesson and demanding a lot of attention from her rider to keep her from breaking stride. It is my concern that although she was receiving her regular amount of oat hay, her energy level would drop. That expectation was met. She was returned to her regular ½ biscuit, 2X daily. Expect to see her pick up within 7 to 10 days ** Dixie is continuing to receive 1gm of Bute daily with 4 cups of O& M, per her owner. 12/30/09- Water intake averaged 6 to 8 gallons resting and 8 to 10 gallons working. Body shaved and continues to be blanketed at night. 01/01/10 No exercise. Turned out only 01/05/10- Dixie s energy level has seemed to return. Ridden today with signs of energy and no lethargy at all. Owner relates that she was even somewhat aggressive in chasing after other horses in the ring and even attempting to kick an extremely large horse. I am concluding that in a pony of Dixie s size and weight, I would think about changing her mix of feed. Perhaps Barley is a little too hot for her. Would discuss with the owner what might be a better mix for a pony her size. *Within 7 days, her energy has returned once she was returned to ½ biscuit. 01/09/10 Averaging 4 to 6 gallons of water daily resting, this is a decrease of 4 gallons. 6 to 9 gallons while working, this is a decrease of 3 gallons. 01/10/10- Have seen an increase in energy with Dixie. She is very aggressive in the ring with other horses that come near her. We are thinking that this is just Dixie. She is feeling good and wanting to work everyday and she has not had consistent work. With the addition of the Fodder we have seen her, as well as the other horses, wake up. There is no question that she is happy and ready to work. Jumping 2 3 to 2 4. She has tolerated the food regimen well and has shown no signs of lethargy or stiffness. Dixie is still being given her Bute daily and has been wearing a wrap on her right front leg as a result of a sore tendon that was irritated in a big ring turn out on 01/08/10. This is an exacerbation of an old tendon injury that is thought to be several years old and prior to coming to her current owner. 1/13/10- Taken to be weighed lbs. Increase of 8 lbs. Average daily temperature 12/30 thru 01/10/10: (high); (low)

15 1/17/-1/26/10- Rain, Rain and more rain! Stall bound with intermittent hand walking periods of 20 minutes at a time. Remained calm and quiet when pulled from the stall for walking. Unlike other horses around her, she was anxious to get out, but remained quiet and demonstrated no explosive behavior. Continued to eat well and showed no unexpected signs of stiffness. This is a happy, calm horse that was easy to walk and happy to be out. Continues to eat and drink well. Even tempered and content in her stall with all of this bad weather. Average Daily Temperature 1/18 thru 1/25/10: (high); (low) 1/30-2/15/10- While Dixie has become somewhat more aggressive in the ring, her overall health continues to improve. Ferrier reports that there has been a tremendous improvement in current hoof health within the past 60 days. Increase wall growth. Average Daily Temperature 1/30 thru 2/15/10: (high); (low) 02/15/10- Taken to be weighed 1015lbs. Decrease of 23lbs. This is the weight loss that we expected to see at the start but given that she had already been on a well balanced feed program, the change seemed to have an opposite effect on her during the acclamation period. Weight 12/01/ lbs Average Weight 1028lbs 01/13/ lbs 02/15/ lbs Chemistry 12/01/2009 2/10/2010 Total Protein g/dl 6.1 Albumin g/dl 3.8 Globulin g/dl 2.3 BUN mg/dl 19 BUN/Creat. Ratio Glucose mg/dl 79 WBC (6)u/L 4.2 RBC (6)u/L 7.3 HGB g/dl 13.1 HCT % 38 Phosphorus mg/dl 2.8 Platelet Count (3)u/L

16 Conclusion: Dixie came into the study sound, healthy and on a well tuned feeding program. It was apparent that the decrease in her level of nutrition changed especially once she adjusted to the new feeding regimen. Taking her down to ¼ of a biscuit demonstrated the efficient use of her fuel. It was apparent that she was able to operate at a higher level of performance with the feeding of her half of biscuit and far less on a quarter. The conclusion that there may need to be an adjustment in the seed blend for the smaller pony should be considered. It is difficult to draw a conclusion on this as this mare was the only small pony in the study and we have nothing to compare it to. There were not many noticeable changes in her chemistry as she had been in good health prior to her participation. Again, I would be extremely interested to see the condition of this mare in a years time on a continued diet of a Fodder Solution grown biscuit and Oat hay combination

17 Case 3: 10 year old Thoroughbred gelding. This is a horse stabled in an outdoor, 10X14ft pipe rail stall. This is a lesson horse that is used in training five days a week. Frequency and duration vary to date. This horse has a history of inability to maintain a constant weight with frequent episodic weight loss. Pippin is not body shaved and is blanketed at night. Overall general health, appearance and soundness are good. Feed consists of one 10 lb flake of Orchard Grass feed two times daily, morning and evening. Weight: 1021 lbs. (12/01/09) Height: 15.1h 12/18-12/29 Average daily temperatures: 58 to 68 degrees (High); 31 to 40 (Low) 12/18/09: Meeting with Kevin Smith, DVM and discussed initial labs. Pippin: All chemistry within normal limits with exception: Eosinophils 936 (0-925) Conclusion: Severe Parasitic infection. Treatment: Per Kevin Smith, DVM: Treatment to be done in the AM as to observe Pippin for extreme discomfort May also add mineral oil Day 1: 2g Bute Dec. 24, 2009 ½ dose Ivermectin Day 2:- Dec. 25, g Bute ½ dose Ivermectin Day 6: Dec. 31, g Bute Full dose Ivermectin Day 13:- Jan. 6, g Bute Full dose Ivermectin Day 43: February 3, g Bute Full dose Phenbendiazol

18 Anticipate that the rough fiber in the root pad of the Fodder will replace the need for any bran use. Also, anticipate that Pippins mood and presentation will change once the treatment plan is complete. Will continue with oat hay and Fodder 2X daily. Repeat labs February, 2010 Impression: Pippin is an irritable, anxious and jumpy horse subject to regular episodes of weight loss probably due to parasitic infection. Episodes of cribbing which is evidence of possible gastric upset and discomfort. Presence of gastric ulcers is a given, per Veterinarian. Strongly suggested that Pippin should be placed on Ranitidine at this time. Coat is dull and in a conversation with his Ferrier, Pippin presents also with poor hoof health. Thin hoof walls and slow growing nail. He is stalled between two aggressive horses resulting in constant agitation and possible sleep deprivation. This horse presents as tense and sucked in. The tension in his body is demonstrated with a tight, closed in chest and constant muscle twitching. Speculate that this may be due to chronic GI upset and discomfort. Otherwise, a sound horse having difficulty taking to the oat hay but is more than satisfied with the Fodder. Plan: Begin treatment plan as outlined by Dr. Smith. Relocate Pippin to another stall where he is not as agitated. Opted not to use Ranitidine at this time. Would like to see if the gastric ulcers can be treated with the increase of salivation expected with the Fodder and Oat hay combination. Continue with Oat hay and Fodder as designed. **Unable to measure water intake as Pippin s stall is logistically difficult for filling water buckets. 12/24/09- Began Pippin s treatment. Received ½ dosing of Ivermectin and 2gms Bute with 4 cups O & M. He seemed to tolerate this well. Eating well and drinking. A little restless in the turnout but quiet when returned to his stall. He has not been relocated to another stall due to space availability and seems to be just fine. 12/25/09- Received 2 nd ½ dosing of Ivermectin and 2gms Bute with 4 cups O & M. is continuing to eat well and seems to be tolerating this mix well. Will not be ridden again until 12/27/09 12/30/09- Michelle Pacyna, Pippin s trainer has reported a noticeable difference in his demeanor. She says that he seems to have lost that edginess that he had prior to this time. He is smiling now. He does well in his lessons. Steady energy, attentive and quiet. Ear pinning has taken a noticeable decrease. Jumping 2 3 to

19 There has also been a noticeable change in his physical appearance. Pippin originally presented with a sucked in look. Hunched shoulder s, sucked in gut and general appearance of being uncomfortable. This seems to have disappeared. He has begun to fill out a little and regained a good top line and seems far more collected in his lessons. He looks generally healthier and more relaxed. He has a shinier coat and seems to just be a happier horse. 12/31/10 Received full dosing of Ivermectin and 2gms Bute with 4 cups O & M. is continuing to eat and drink and seems to be tolerating this process along with the new feed regimen well. 01/04/10-Continued to tolerate his worming protocol well. Continues to eat well. Feces are formed and well hydrated. His demeanor continues to improve. Not quite so irritable and anxious. Periods of ear pinning are fewer. Able to stroke his forelock without the horse hesitating or pinning his ears at intermittent intervals. Appears to be relaxing a little. Standing straighter and there is a noticeable improvement and his general well being. Will continue with worming protocol. Was concerned that if we did not see a difference in this horse once his worming and continuous Fodder and oat hay regime was in place, he would have to be treated with Ranitidine for ulcers and belly pain, but this does not seem to be the case. Whether it is the food plan or the worming, or the combination of the two, we have seen a noticeable difference in this horse. Better disposition and improved muscle mass. This horse presents lean and fit. His disposition is better and has lost that caved in appearance. Pippin s trainer says, he has a smile on his face and that she hasn t ever seen that before with this horse. 01/06/10-Wormed with full dose of Ivermectin and 2gms Bute. Still no signs of discomfort or loss of appetite. Will be wormed again, for his final dose on Feb.3, /13/10- Taken to be weighed lbs. Decrease of 6 lbs. 01/16/10- Spoke with Michelle today as I was watching Pippin in his lesson. He seemed a little foot sore on his hind feet. Michelle shared that he had thrown a shoe and that she had used a Ferrier that was there at the barn at the time to pull his rear shoes off. As a result, his rear feet were tender and he was looking lame. He managed to finish the lesson but was given three days off with a ½ gm of Bute daily for three days. I had been hoping that his regular Ferrier would be the one to take care of him as she was expected to see him again at the end of the month and let me know if his hoof health had improved. I am afraid that I will not have that information in time for the conclusion of this project

20 1/17-1/26/10- RAIN! And lots of it! Pippin tolerated being stall bound for five days well. When brought out to be walked he was excited but not anxious. Normal level of energy that a horse would have after no exercise for five days. No stiffness or lameness observed. Have seen a noticeable difference in his coat. He is becoming shiny and smooth from the dull, course coat he had in mid December. Average Daily Temperature 1/18 thru 1/25/10: (high); (low) 1/30-02/15/10- With the clearing in the weather, Pippin has returned to his regular exercise and training schedule. Have observed him over the past three weeks during his lessons and this is a different horse! He has grown progressively more relaxed. His levels of fitness and flexibility have improved tremendously. He is attentive and responsive in his lessons and we have seen his recovery time decrease as well. No observed distractibility or fractious behavior due to fatigue. Levels of performance and endurance have increased. This is a happy, healthy horse that noticeably feels good. Average Daily Temperature 1/30 thru 2/15/10: (high); (low) 2/15/10- Taken to be weighed 1046 lbs. Up 31 lbs. Weight: 12/01/ lbs Average Weight: 1027 lbs 01/13/ lbs 02/15/ lbs Chemistry 12/01/2009 2/10/2010 Total Protein g/dl 7.4 Albumin g/dl 4.0 Globulin g/dl 3.4 BUN mg/dl 22 BUN/Creat. Ratio Glucose mg/dl 81 WBC (6)u/L 5.8 RBC (6)u/L 7.2 HGB g/dl 13.9 HCT % 39 Eosinophils /uL

21 Conclusion: Heavy parasitic load had started to take its toll on this horse. He had become cranky, irritable and impaired by chronic gastrointestinal upset and severe bouts of weight loss. Dull coat and poor hoof health had been noticed as well. At the end of the 60 days, Pippin is a sound, healthy and happy horse. The stimulation of the salivation process did exactly what it was supposed to do. This horse has no evident symptoms of any gastrointestinal problems. Blood chemistry has returned to normal levels. Pippin is bright, attentive, energetic and responsive. While he dropped weight, he quickly started putting it back on, this horse presents as fit, well toned with a higher level of performance and raised level of endurance. The sprouted feed grown in the Fodder Solution unit and the balance of Oat hay has been a good combination for this horse. With the exception of a ½ gm of Bute for three days, this horse has had no supplemental feeds for the duration of the 90 day study. Continued use of this combination can only improve this horse s physical and general well being over the long term

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24 About Lisa Gilmore A resident of Moorpark, California, is currently enrolled in a Veterinary Technician program with an emphasis in Horse Science at Pierce College, Los Angeles. Miss Gilmore formerly attended University of California at Santa Barbara and majored in Organic Chemistry, Microbiology, with an emphasis on Cellular Biology. She also studied Exercise Physiology and care and prevention of sports related injuries with college athletes. Also to her credit as an athletic trainer are athletic camps of former UCLA Coaches, John Wooden and Walt Hazard, Los Angeles Lakers, Coach Pat Riley, Jamal Wilkes, Michael Cooper and Coach Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys, A nursing degree from Cerritos College, her medical background has assisted her with understanding the anatomy and physiology of horses. About Kevin Smith, D.V.M Dr. Smith is a horse veterinarian operating in the areas of Ventura, Santa Barbara and Los Angeles counties in California. Dr. Smith is respected and loved throughout the horse community for his devotion to both horses and owners. He became a vet because of his interest in science and his passion for animals. Dr. Smith s pet charity is Heart of a Horse a non-profit horse rescue, He is also popular for interviewing celebrity horse owners and supporters of his cause such as Robert Duvall, Pat Boone, James Caan and Roseanne Barr to name a few