No. 288. Dr. Lydia Gray - Demystifying PSSM

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Lydia Gray, DVM, MA is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (and U of I -- Springfield, where she did graduate work in communications). She has worked in private practice, at the veterinary school, for the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), in the animal welfare field as Executive Director of the Hooved Animal Humane Society, and most recently as the former Staff Veterinarian - Research & Medical Director for SmartPak Equine. But what makes her most interesting is what she does in her "spare time." From dressage to sidesaddle to carriage driving -- and from judging to scribing to putting on workshops -- Dr. Gray loves exploring new disciplines with her horses, including the versatile Trakehner "Newman," (may he rest in peace), and the up-and-coming "Stan Lee," a 5yo Dutch Warmblood.

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@skstrang1 11 ай бұрын

Very very informative! I had a muscle biopsy on my mare back in 2010 as she was 3 and just would stop and not move. Sweat profusely, just lie down at times during excersize. Then came abscesses. Back then my vet at the time had very little info. This mare happens to be “Rocky Mountain” ( I realize with just inspectors to confirm the breed, could be a mix). I am now seeing these symptoms in Tennessee walkers, Fox Trotters as well. Thank you for your dedication!

@kimberlyquinn6465 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing Dr. Gray! I have watched you through the years at SmartPak and, finally, it was so nice to see your journey with Newman! ❤

@LydiaGrayDVM Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words Kim! You know, I kinda feel like Newman was my "SmartPak Horse," as I got him right before I joined them and he left me just after the pandemic started (and I stopped going to the office). I now have a young Dutch Warmblood, "Stan Lee." As you know, he has GINORMOUS shoes to fill!

@musicalfreestyles Жыл бұрын

I have managing a horse with PSSM for 16 years, a Friesian through diet & exercise. He is 20 now & off grass totally except for a couple of the coldest months of winter. (This has helped his hoof health as well.). He is VERY sensitive to sugars/simple starches. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@LydiaGrayDVM Жыл бұрын

I tip my top hat to you, as I think Friesians with PSSM are exceptionally hard to manage because many of them are also dealing with insulin resistance and weight issues.

@musicalfreestyles Жыл бұрын

@@LydiaGrayDVM Your kind appreciation means the world to me. I don’t think anyone other than someone steeped in the understanding of this disease & its challenges, gets how much goes into managing it. Another aspect I’m wondering about is his spookiness & it’s possible relatedness to his PSSM. It takes an awful lot of purposeful & methodical riding to get him to relax & just “be,” every time out. He’s taught me a lot about “feel” & knowing what a horse needs under saddle So there’s that.

@scruffy6965 Жыл бұрын

Not all Ration Balancers are low NSC..make sure you aren’t adding to the issue with them.

@taft9317 Жыл бұрын

It would be helpful if the word ‘grain’ is defined because horse owners call everything they feed from a bag, grain. Was she feeding a pelleted feed or literally grain such as corn, oats, or soybeans/meal?

@LydiaGrayDVM Жыл бұрын

Great point! In this case, because sugars and starches are the concern, I used the word "grain" to mean both commercial, fortified grain (from a bag) as well as cereal grains like corn, oats, rye, and barley.