Nutritional Support for Ulcer Prone Horses

Nutritional Support for Ulcer Prone Horses

Saliva is your horses natural stomach acid buffer. They only product saliva while chewing. Keep them chewing as much as possible with free choice hay, use of slow feed nets or time on pasture.
Got Hives?

Got Hives?

Hives can be hard to treat once they start.  Find out experts thoughts on allergy testing and nutritional support here!
Diet or Exercise: Which is better for your overweight metabolic horse?

Diet or Exercise: Which is better for your overweight metabolic horse?

Diet or Exercise: Which is better for your overweight metabolic horse?
The Sugar & Starch Limbo: Is Your Feed Low Enough?

The Sugar & Starch Limbo: Is Your Feed Low Enough?

Certain horses do best on low sugar (ESC) & starch grains / concentrates, such as those with metabolic concerns, ulcers, PSSM etc.  Horses with metabolic conditions should strive for feeds with combined sugar and starch under 10%.  For these horses, owners turn to feed companies to help provide them with safe options.  Almost every grain company offers a low sugar and starch option.  Some may market them as “Low Carb”, “Low Starch”, or simply “Safe”.  Can owners rely on the information printed on the front of these bags?  The sad answer is No. 

 

Avoiding Digestive Disturbances

Avoiding Digestive Disturbances

The Journal of Equine Veterinary Science just published a review article titled “The Dietary Components and Feeding Management as Options to Offset Digestive Disturbances in Horses”.  I know not everyone enjoys diving head first into a seven page study like I do, so I thought I’d give you the Cliff Note version.

 

Winter Laminitis

Winter Laminitis

Cold weather can trigger hoof pain for horses with metabolic issues. 
Pasture Strategies for Horses with Metabolic Disorders

Pasture Strategies for Horses with Metabolic Disorders

 Managing a horse with a metabolic disorder is a lifetime dedication. Like a child having a peanut allergy, it will always be something you need to be cautious of.  There is no such thing as a safe pasture for horses with metabolic disorders.  However, there are strategies to reduce the risk. 

EMS Presentation

EMS Presentation

Spring can be a dangerous time for EMS/IR/PPID horses.  Here is a link to a PDF presentation I created on EMS.  Take a moment to look it over.  Knowledge will help keep your horse sound!
Sugar and Starch Levels of local products

Sugar and Starch Levels of local products

Chart of the sugar and starch levels of various local feeds.