Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Hay Management for Horses with Equine Metabolic...
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Click here to download a print version of this infographic. Text-only version of “Factors That Affect NSC Levels in Hay”...
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Question: I have a horse that has Cushing’s and IR. The farmer is having the hay tested. I know that...
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Here are 3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch” enough for your insulin resistant (IR)...
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Looking for low-sugar treats for your horse? Try these fruits, but remember, all things in moderation and introduce new treats...
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Text-only version of “Micro-Phase™: What’s Inside the Bucket” Vitamins and minerals play an important role in almost every system in...
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What is a fructan? Fructan is a type of sugar found in cool-season grasses. Instead of being digested in the...
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It is that time of the year—the cold, gray winter is transforming into a warm, sunny spring and the grass...
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Preventing winter weight gain in easy keepers. Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training,...
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Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) Equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) has become more and more prevalent in our equine community. It is...
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What do you do when your insulin-resistant horse needs supplements but isn’t getting a substantial amount of feed to put...
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The days are getting longer, the mud is starting to recede, and you are ready to put away the winter...
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Soaking hay is one way to reduce the amount of sugar in the hay, but it should only be used...
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All horses need fiber in their diet and some of it must be the form of long hay. Horses challenged...
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Ensure your horse’s nutrient requirements are met this winter.
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It is that time of the year again, when grass pastures can be unsafe for at-risk horses! Grazing management is...
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Healthy horses have little problem adjusting to changes in the fructan (sugar) levels in grass. However, individuals struggling with obesity or metabolic syndrome are at high risk for digestive imbalances caused by seasonal fluctuations.
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Love takes many forms Approaching the barn you slide the heavy, hanging door back and the deep rumble sets off...
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Never cut back on hay to reduce calorie intake; instead, change to a more mature grass hay that will provide...
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Managing the easy keeper is anything but easy. The biggest challenge when feeding an easy keeper is meeting nutrient requirements without overfeeding calories.
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Q: I was told to feed my easy keeper mature, lower quality grass hay. Why, and how do I tell...
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