by Cherie Pritchard | Mar 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
When it comes to caring for insulin-resistant (IR) horses, diet plays a very important role in managing insulin levels and preventing associated diseases such laminitis. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia are key features of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS)...
by Cherie Pritchard | Dec 9, 2014 | Uncategorized
Glycemic index is a number assigned to a type of grain,hay, or product indicating the rate of carbohydrate absorption after consumption of that dietary component A concentrated feed or treats that are rich in grain(oats, corn, barley) and molasses, have a...
by Cherie Pritchard | Mar 4, 2014 | Uncategorized
And why is it important? Starch is a complex chain of sugar molecules. Within the plant, it is the energy storehouse, and is found in high levels in grains. Starches are considered nonstructural carbohydrates because they are found in the cell wall. Fiber, on the...
by Cherie Pritchard | Oct 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
We first met Vicky when she was donated to the public, county-owned lesson program in Northern New Jersey where both my daughter and I ride and work (barn staff and instructor, respectively). I’ve been riding and teaching there for more than 22 years, and Tory...
by Cherie Pritchard | Oct 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
The new bandwagon for feeding Insulin Resistant horses seems to be free choice hay feeding. The rationale to this thinking is that horses who are deprived of food access are being fed unnaturally, and this is a stressor that causes excessive cortisol release, causing...
by Cherie Pritchard | Jun 12, 2013 | Uncategorized
Worming Strategies – Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition One of the most confusing aspects of horse ownership can be sorting out deworming plans. It’s important to remember that all horses are at risk...
