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...
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...
