How do I know if my horse is metabolic?
The most common clinical signs are abnormal intra-abdominal fat deposits (belly fat) as well as fat accumulation in the crest of the neck, over the rump and in the sheath of male horses. These horses will usually have a high body condition score of 7 (Fleshy) or higher.
What is the best feed for metabolic horses?
Moderate quality timothy or orchard grass hays are best. Oat and rye grass hays have more sugar than do timothy or orchard grass. Legume (alfalfa) is OK, but it has more calories than do grass hays, which can lead to obesity. Clover hay is high in sugar and should probably be avoided.
What does Cinnamon do for horses?
Use to support healthy digestion, particularly in good doers. Antioxidant-rich Cinnamon is a great digestive aid that can help balance blood sugar levels, making it especially useful for equines prone to weight gain.
Can you reverse insulin resistance in horses?
The best way to treat insulin resistance is to prevent it in the first place. This can be done by feeding a proper diet, ensuring your horse gets plenty of exercise and maintaining a healthy body condition score of 5-6.
What is Cushing’s in a horse?
What is Cushing’s Disease in Horses? Equine Cushing’s Disease is more accurately known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction aka PPID. It is a collection of clinical signs such as hair coat changes, weight and muscle loss, laminitis, and others due to overproduction of certain pituitary hormones.
Do horses like the taste of cinnamon?
Research studies have shown that horses prefer fenugreek, banana, mint, cherry, garlic, apple and carrot to other flavours such as cinnamon, vanilla and citrus. Flavours are a good way of ensuring that horses eat their supplements and manufacturers have begun to include these in their products.
Can you feed a horse cinnamon?
Cinnamon has been shown to exert some beneficial effects on humans with type 2 or adult-onset diabetes, and it is unlikely to have any negative or harmful side effects on your horse. Equine nutritionists have recommended administration of 4 tsp per 1000-lbs horse per day.
