Category: Easy Keeper and Metabolic Syndrome

Recommended nutritional supplement for horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome and PPID

InsulinWise® A cutting-edge supplement research-proven to support healthy insulin regulation. A synergistic blend of polyphenols and amino acids, including leucine, that supports normal insulin regulation. Research-proven to help maintain healthy body weight and normal fat distribution. Sustains healthy hoof laminae. Ask your vet if InsulinWise is right for your horse.

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Supportive Management Practices for Horses With Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) or Cushing’s Disease (PPID)

Pasture should be eliminated or severely restricted by using a grazing muzzle. Pasture is particularly dangerous in the spring and the fall in areas where cool-season grasses flourish. WARM DAYS (60° or above) + COOL NIGHTS (40° or below) = More sugars stored in leaves NSC = nonstructural carbohydrates, aka simple sugar and starch

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Learn the latest about how to manage a horse with PPID (also known as Cushing’s disease)

Ongoing research into pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) has led to improved diagnostics and treatment. In this edition of EQUUS...

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Is It Equine Metabolic Syndrome or Cushing’s Disease

Symptoms of both EMS and PPID Obesity with abnormal fat deposits in the neck, tail head, and supra-orbit (pouch above the eye) Laminitis, both acute and chronic Insulin resistance (aka insulin dysregulation)

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Insulin dysregulation in horses explained so you can understand it.

The most common question I get is, “What exactly is insulin resistance or dysregulation?” The following is not a scientist’s...

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Transitioning your horse from winter hay to spring pasture.

How grass grows The exact time spring grass begins to grow will vary from season to season. It also differs...

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Nutritional Tidbit: Carbohydrates Aren’t All Bad

The most important thing to keep in mind regarding “carbs” is that there are different types of carbohydrates and the...

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Equine Metabolic Syndrome/Insulin Dysregulation: Don’t Forget About Protein

Research Update: high protein spikes insulin in horses with EMS/ID When it comes to developing a diet for horses with...

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How do drought-stressed pastures affect your horse?

During periods of drought, pasture grass may go dormant while weeds continue to grow. How does this affect your horse?

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How limited turnout impacts your horse

What is considered limited turnout and how does it impact a horse’s feeding program? Continuous grazing is defined as access...

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How species and growing conditions impact sugar levels in hay

Depending on where you live, it can be very hard to find hay that is low enough in sugar to...

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Spring Feeding Tips for Overweight Horses

Use the following strategies to decrease calories in your horse’s diet. Remember to keep checking your horse’s condition frequently so he doesn’t lose too much weight!

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How to Keep Those Muzzles On

Got a horse in your barn that can get out of anything you put on his head? You are not...

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Spring Turnout Tips for Sugar-Sensitive Horses

For normal horses, the spring grass is a lovely change from hay, but for sugar-sensitive horses it is a dangerous time of year.

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Hay for Easy Keepers

Q: I was told to feed my easy keeper mature, lower quality grass hay. Why, and how do I tell...

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Winter Weight Gain

Some horses gain weight when given a winter break from trail riding, training, and/or showing. The extra weight can make...

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Steps for Managing EMS Horses During the Winter

Winter can negatively impact horses challenged by equine metabolic syndrome in a variety of ways, and this can increase their...

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Soaking hay before feeding is one way to lower the sugar levels, but it reduces more than sugar.

Soaking hay is one way to reduce the amount of sugar in the hay, but it should only be used...

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How to tell if your horse feed is low starch

3 easy steps to determine if a horse feed is “low starch". 1. Check the NSC (nonstructural carbohydrates)value of the feed. 2. Look for fat and fiber ingredients at the top of the ingredient list. 3. Make sure any cereal grains and molasses are only present in small amounts.

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What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses?

What does vitamin E deficiency look like in horses? Subtle signs of vitamin E deficiency often go unnoticed. Stiff during warm-up Sore after exercise Sour attitude when ridden Lack of energy and impulsion

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