Case Study - Beach

Thunderbrook Feeds:  Base Mix, Freshly Milled Organic Bran, Whole Oats for Germinating, Gut-Restore and Liquid Boost

Beach - 21 year old gelding.  Unexplained weight loss.  Arthritis and just getting old or something else?  Photos taken 20th August 2010.

Beach.  Photos taken on 18th Sept 2010, after 4 weeks on Pure Essentials Base Mix, Gut-Restore, Liquid Boost, germinating Organic Oats and Freshly Milled Stoneground Organic Bran.

Beach's owner writes:

"Beach had not been right since he was ill in winter 2009/10.  I followed veterinary advice, I tried everything to fatten him up - various hardfeeds, haylages, supplements, pre and probiotics, but nothing helped.  I started to be even more concerned in the summer of 2010 as he still looked so poor.  Beach had become very stiff and lame through his right hind leg to the point that his foot could hardly be lifted to be trimmed.  The stiffness worsened and it was believed to be arthritis as he is 21 years old.  I thought it could also be his age as he was so lifeless and didn't want to be involved with the herd or with me.  He seemed like he was in a 'fog'.  A few of my friends mentioned the results they were seeing with their horses overall wellbeing after starting to use Thunderbrook Feeds so I contacted Debbie Carley the nutritionist and after lots of questions, she suggested a revised diet for Beach.  I started Beach with the Thunderbrook Feeds on 20th August 2010 after taking a set of photographs.  Beach has been on the feeds for 4 weeks when I took the second set of photographs on 18th September 2010.  He has been transformed and I cannot believe the difference.  He is back to his usual cheeky self which I haven't seen since 2009!  He is no longer lame or stiff through his right hind, so we can trim his foot easily and he is tracking up beautifully - even my husband noticed the way his movement has changed!  He no longer looks 'foggy' or sore, he is playing with the rest of the herd.  I am also feeding substantially less, getting better results and saving a fortune in feeds and supplements!  Beach was a fussy eater and would often leave his feed.  Not any more!  He truely loves his dinner now!   I can't thank Debbie enough - I have my 'not so old' Beach back!  We are still going from strength to strength, Beach is continuing to gain condition and we are now riding out and enjoying a few canters.  I will take more photos and videos and keep you posted on Beach's progress. 

Thank you once again,

Sam and Beach