Are Fats Safe for Metabolic Horses?
Madeline Boast, MSc
July 6, 2026
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
An equine nutritionist explains how horses use dietary fats for energy and why some metabolic horses might need additional fat sources.
Soaking hay can reduce sugars for metabolic horses but must be managed carefully in summer to avoid mold. An equine nutritionist shares advice.
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An equine nutritionist answers a reader question about how her horse’s diet might play a role in his poor coat quality and hair loss.
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Hay soaking can help horses with equine metabolic syndrome, but owners should understand how it might affect the rest of the diet.
An equine nutritionist explains her approach for a group of horses needing a low-sugar diet that still spend time on pasture.
An equine nutritionist explains how to address common nutrition challenges when feeding horses with the dental condition EOTRH, before and after surgery.
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Selecting the right forage and concentrate for your horse and reassessing supplements can help reduce feed costs.
An equine nutritionist breaks down nutrition terms and acronyms, including NSC, WSC, and ESC. Understanding these concepts can help you manage horses with metabolic problems.
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