by Cherie Pritchard | Dec 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
And are there “truly” “sugar-free” horse treats and feeds available? What is the difference between low sugar and sugar free products? Does starch make a difference? In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers very clear guidance as...
by Cherie Pritchard | Mar 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
The majority of laminitis cases are caused by endocrine disorders (IR and PPID). In horses with IR, PPID or both, the cause of laminitis is hyperinsulinemia (elevated blood insulin—and if insulin is not under control, they should not be eating oats). For example, if...
by Cherie Pritchard | Oct 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
Why Fiber First In BEET-E-BITES Treats? The type of fiber your horse consumes in the pasture or from his hay allowance is the most important part of his daily diet. Significant fiber intake from good quality fresh and dried grasses (hay or hay cubes) is the...
by Cherie Pritchard | Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
When you feed hay without the benefit of a hay analysis you are feeding an unknown. It is well established that hays across the country, around the world in fact, vary widely in protein, digestibility, mineral levels and mineral balance. The advent of vitamin and...
by Cherie Pritchard | Aug 15, 2016 | Uncategorized
Typically, grain and concentrate type of rations are higher in sugar and starch than forages. When horses are on a ration or diet that has a high sugar and starch content, it can have dramatic effects on the digestive physiology such as: There is less chewing, less...
by Cherie Pritchard | Apr 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
All natural, low sugar, sugar-free, made with human grade ingredients, Sounds delicious, but what does it really mean? Carbohydrate sensitive horses (IR, Cushing’s, EMS, PSSM) horses need to be on “sugar-restricted” diets, and their diets must be...
