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"Does This Saddle Make Me Look Fat?"
In the last few years, low-carb diets for people have been big news. Obesity and many health problems can be addressed simply by reducing the amount of carbohydrates in the diet. Now research has shown that horses can also benefit from a diet lower in non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) as well. Being overweight can cause horses to develop serious medical conditions, including laminitis, insulin resistance or diabetes, and Cushings disease. Some genetic disorders, such as polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM), a serious muscle disease commonly referred to as tying-up, are exacerbated by a high-NSC diet. For horses with these problems, the choice of feeds is critical, not for how they look in the saddle, but for their continued performance and good health. An ounce of prevention being worth a pound of cure, feeding the proper diet before there are problems is the most sensible course of action.
Could My Horse Benefit From A Low Non-Structural Carbohydrate Feed?
Riding Into the Sunset: Nutrition for Your Older Horse
From trail rides to parades, working cattle, barrel-racing, and calf-roping, you and your horse have been together through it all. Your horse has been your faithful companion and friend, and deserves the best care. With advances in medical treatment and diet, horses, just like people, are living longer more productive lives. But as they age, horse’s requirements change. Teeth wear down, digestion can be compromised, and musculature declines. Cushings Disease or a weakened immune system can cause problems. It is important to note that there is no set age at which your horse becomes a “senior citizen.” Even though horses are considered “old” at twenty or so, any and all of these problems can develop earlier or later in a horse’s life, so let your horse be your guide when assessing whether dietary changes may be necessary. With proper care and feeding, aging horses can live healthy lives into their late twenties and even thirties.
Does My Horse Need a Senior Feed?
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