Insulin Resistance

No long confined to ponies on lush grass, the problem of laminitis has become widespread throughout the horse population and occurs at all times of year. A major underlying factor in this is Insulin Resistance (IR), which is also known as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).

Hoofcare is an important factor in dealing with chronic laminitis, but it must be remembered that laminitis is not the cause of the problem so correct management is essential.

Whilst not passing any judgement on the effectiveness of any treatments an supplements that may be recommended on the sites below, the following links provide valuable information about Insulin Resistance in horses and ponies and have been found useful by owners whose horses I trim.

Equine Cushing's and Equine Insulin Resistance

www.ecirhorse.com

Guide to Insulin Resistance and Laminitis for Equine Practitioners

www.lloydinc.com/pdfs/Guide_Insulin_Resistance.pdf

Safer Grass

www.safergrass.org

Simple System Horse Feeds

www.simplesystemhorsefeeds.co.uk

Equine Medical and Surgical Associates

www.equinemedsurg.com