Dear George, I cannot tell you how much Gallium Nitrate has meant to my horses and me. Your research has really been a God send.
When I heard the word “navicular” my heart dropped to the floor. The x-rays showed it, but my heart would not accept that my wonderful show gelding was in trouble and I could not “fix it” for him. I cried for days but I decided I would not just give up and let Snazzy deteriorate.
He could barely walk and did very little of that. He was in constant pain. The vet was giving him the usual set of treatments but it was not helping him. I was devastated.
I went on-line and found several new methods that were being used to treat navicular disease. I called about the treatments and talked with my vet. He did not think much of any of the treatments and was not much interested in any discussion.
When I found your website something just clicked. I ordered the Gallium Nitrate and became a member of your trial. I was determined that Snazzy was going to go down fighting this horrible thing.
Within two weeks Snazzy was improving, in five weeks we were back showing on the AQHA circuit and getting points. He remained on the Gallium Nitrate for a solid year and never had another lame step. He was on maintenance for another 6 months and then I stopped the GN completely. He has been sound ever since (three years and counting).
I have told many of my friends about Gallium Nitrate and they have successfully used it on their horses. Some horses had navicular problems, some had arthritis problems and then some had problems with swelling. They in turn have spread the word to their friends.
I also told strangers at horse shows, trainers, vets and people on-line what I found and how it had worked for Snazzy. They are always skeptical at first but start asking questions and then visit the website.
I know it is not nice to say “told you so” but it is rare that I let my vet come to the barn without reminding him that my “poor gelding is navicular”. He just gives me the “the look”.
My husband also uses Gallium Nitrate on his arthritis and I made fast work of plantar fasciitis with just two applications of GN to the bottom of my foot.
Thank you again for all you have done to help horses and I will continue to “shout out” the good word about Gallium Nitrate to any and all who will listen.
Marla Miles and Much Too Snazzy
milesmjs at msn.com