Horses with insulin resistance are not allowed out on grass for the time being, as the grass is usually far too rich in sugar. Short grazing intervals with a suitable grazing muzzle (e.g. AS von ‘Das Pferd im Blick’ they also deliver to the UK) can be an option in
Is it really time for the ‘big’ worming treatment?The topic of worms is a gross subject for many horse owners, and they would rather worm their horse several times a year than risk a worm growing inside their horse. It’s referred to as ‘prophylactic deworming’, but the term could hardly
Not only does every women’s magazine regularly feature “detox diets”, nowadays this topic also appears in many equestrian magazines. Detoxification is often touted as a universal remedy for various metabolic diseases, promising improved rideability and a range of other positive effects. On the other hand, you should know that a
Laminitis in summer on a grazed down, dry field? That can’t be right! As soon as the first grass growth has been eaten away, many horse owners put their horses that have a sensitive metabolism and are at risk of laminitis out onto that field, as ‘then there is nothing
What is insulin resistance? It is still often equated with EMS (Equine Metabolic Syndrome) by many horse owners, but these are two completely different conditions. EMS means that my horse is significantly overweight, and in cases of “true” EMS, the excess weight is primarily due to fat. A horse with
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