First thing is you will need to have a vet in Canada see the horse, pull a Coggins, and what he needs for a health certificate for the horse (this will need to be certified). This paperwork can take up Read more…
Diet – when fed high sugar/starch feeds (including forages) horses can become insulin resistant. Obesity – Overweight horses tend to be insulin resistant, as are “easy keepers” even if they are not obese. Age – Senior horses (over 20 years) Read more…
Horses with insulin dysregulation that need to gain weight can be fed increased amounts of hay and/or higher energy low sugar/starch feeds such as umolassed sugar beet (beet pulp). Weight loss is induced by restricting calories eaten and by increasing Read more…
Metformin hydrochloride is commonly prescribed for managing ID in equids although it is only licensed for use in humans. Dosages range from 15 to 30 mg/kg q8‐12h PO, and the drug should ideally be administered 30‐60 minutes before feeding. How Read more…
However, if your horse is already insulin-resistant, changing its diet and exercise is the best way to maintain a good quality of life. Feeding low glycemic index feeds, like plain beet pulp and warm-season grasses, will also help to lower Read more…
Metformin has been used in horses to counteract the effects of equine metabolic syndrome. However, some studies have shown that intestinal absorption of metformin in horses is poor, and metformin may not improve insulin sensitivity in ponies. How long does Read more…
A horse that is on its forehand or unbalanced will not be able to come correctly on the bit, and will usually either lean on the rider’s hands, placing too much pressure on the bit, pull against the rider and Read more…
You can buy them from any of the city stables. Just mount your own horse and your companion will mount theirs. How do I buy a follower for my horse? Horses for Followers will make new horses available to buy Read more…
The digestion of protein and fat is more straightforward. Enzymes from the pancreas and those present on the intestinal lining digest proteins to their constituent amino acids, which are absorbed into the bloodstream. Even though the “natural” equine diet is Read more…
When a horse has trained for his final race at Churchill Downs, run his last lap, and stood in the Winner’s Circle one final time, what’s left? What does he do? Where does he go? If he’s lucky, he retires Read more…