Equine Terrain Institute
The New Science of the Modern Horse: The Terrain Revolution

CASE INFORMATION
Case ID: 20260523-89f4a227
Submitted: 2026-05-23T22:04:11.494323Z

HORSE INFORMATION
Horse: Hustlers Black Pistol
Discipline: Barrel Racing
Breed: Paint Horse
Age: 4
Sex: Gelding
Location: Ohio

OWNER / TRAINER INFORMATION
Owner: Merissa Ash
Trainer: 
Owner Email: merissaash@gmail.com
Owner Phone: 4193778909

PRIMARY CONCERN
Stomach problems, runny manure, off appetite sometimes. Stiff moving at times

HORSE STORY
Horse has always had runny manure problem and weird appetite sometimes. When pushed more in work he starts to feel stiff.

MANAGEMENT NOTES
Feed Program: 6lbs of purina strategy feed with omega 3 supplement. 24/7 alfalfa hay and daily grass turnout.
Supplement Program: Omega 3 supplement daily. Omeprozole when traveling. Sucralfate daily. Electrolytes when traveling.
Water Notes: Drinks pretty consistently.
Travel Notes: Travels to shows at least once a month. Consistent with eating and drinking when at shows.
Surface Notes: Feels about the same in all footing.
Turnout Notes: All day grass turnout.

MEDIA SUBMITTED
Eye Photos: 2
Body Photos: 2
Videos: 0

SCORES
- Hydration: 2 (Stable)
- Gut: 5 (Irritated)
- Muscle: 2 (Supported)
- Metabolic: 2 (Balanced)

Horse Identification and Presenting Concern
Hustlers Black Pistol submitted for review.

Intake Summary
Horse has always had runny manure problem and weird appetite sometimes. When pushed more in work he starts to feel stiff.

Eye Image Review
2 eye photos submitted.

Movement / Video Review
2 body photos and 0 videos submitted.

Terrain Interpretation
Pattern suggests terrain imbalance requiring structured review.

Progression Pattern
Determine improving, plateauing, or regressing.

What This Looks Like If Ignored
May progress into greater inconsistency and breakdown.

ETI Conclusion
Full review pending.

Tom to Trainer
Direct practical notes go here.

Next-Step Framework
Immediate priorities, monitoring, follow-up.
