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The Benefits of Grazing Horses at Night

Alayne Blickle July 9, 2023

Grazing horses at night can help keep them at a healthy weight and reduce their sugar intake.

Equine Endocrinopathic Laminitis Explained

Nancy S. Loving, DVM June 14, 2023

Learn how horses go from metabolic to laminitic and ways to manage them.

Nutritional Management of Horses With PSSM

Anna Pesta Dunaway, PhD June 5, 2023

Choosing a diet that is low in starch and sugar can help reduce excess muscle glycogen storage in horses with PSSM.

New Research Refining How We Feed Horses with EMS, ID

Edited Press Release April 24, 2023

All horses and ponies have a different threshold for NSCs, but researchers are beginning to better understand how to feed horses with ID and EMS.

Choosing Horse Treats With Lower NSC Values

Clair Thunes, PhD April 3, 2023

An equine nutritionist’s advice on choosing treats for horses and ponies that might be prone to insulin dysregulation, obesity, or EMS.

Not All Diets for Insulin-Dysregulated Horses Are the Same

Karen Hopper Usher March 30, 2023

Owners should take an individual and regional approach to planning low-NSC diets for ID horses.

What Horses Are Likely To Be Insulin Resistant?

Shoshana Rudski September 29, 2022

A veterinarian says both age and breed can affect a horse’s predisposition to insulin resistance.

What Does It Mean When a Horse Is Insulin Resistant?

Shoshana Rudski September 27, 2022

Insulin moves glucose from the blood into muscle and other tissue, but sometimes the process doesn’t go smoothly.

Controlling Obesity in Horses

Shoshana Rudski September 16, 2022

Using a focus-on-forage approach, a veterinarian specializing in equine nutrition explains how she plans a diet for easy keepers.

Understanding Equine Insulin Resistance

Shoshana Rudski September 8, 2022

Discover tips for managing horses with insulin resistance in the archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Wellness Ready.

Brushing Up on Tying Up in Horses

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 30, 2022

Researchers are redefining the muscular diseases long called “tying-up.” While they seem similar, the causes are different, and each requires specific management.

Feeding Senior Horses

Shoshana Rudski August 10, 2022

Learn about feeding your senior horse in this archived recording of our podcast. Sponsored by Purina.

Focus on Forage for Successful Recovery From Laminitis

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc June 20, 2022

Low-starch forage and weight loss can help horses with laminitis regain their foothold.

Myths and Misconceptions About Equine Nutrition

Michelle Anderson June 9, 2022

Does alfalfa make horses “hot”? Should they not eat before exercising? Many of our feeding practices are based on tradition, but what’s really best for our horses?

Warm-Season Grass in the A.M.: The Ultimate Low-Carb Pasture?

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA May 13, 2022

Warm-season grasses, such as Bermuda and modified crabgrass, and early morning turnouts might be ideal for obese horses and those with metabolic issues.