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Why are horses with PPID more prone to laminitis?
PPID is a condition in which the horse's hormonal balance is disrupted. It often occurs in older horses. With PPID, there is too much...

Heltie Horse
Sep 52 min read


Herbs Recommended for Horses with PPID
When a horse develops PPID, it’s crucial to pay close attention to its diet. PPID causes hormonal fluctuations and dysregulation. As a...

Heltie Horse
Sep 52 min read


What is the difference between IR and EMS in horses?
Insulin resistance (IR) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) are two related, but different, conditions in horses. Both diseases involve a...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Insulin resistance in horses: What happens at the cellular level?
Insulin resistance (IR) in horses is a metabolic disorder in which the body becomes less sensitive to the hormone insulin. What exactly...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


What food to avoid for a horse with insulin resistance?
18 April' 25 - 2 min reading time The insensitivity to insulin—and the resulting metabolic disruption—is caused by persistently high...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Nutrition, herbs and supplements for horses with Insulin Resistance
If your horse has insulin resistance (IR), appropriate nutrition is very important. For instance, your horse should not eat too many fast...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Apples, pears, and carrots are also suitable for sugar-sensitive horses and ponies.
“My horse/pony absolutely cannot have apples, carrots, or other fruits because it is insulin resistant.” Or “carrots are sugar bombs,...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


How to support your horse's sugar metabolism?
The grazing season is in full swing and for many horses, this means days spent on grass. For horses sensitive to sugars, this can...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Supporting Your Horse in Losing or Gaining Weight
Naturally, a horse's weight fluctuates with the seasons. At the end of summer, they tend to be a bit thicker, and at the end of winter,...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Summer Itching: Why does my horse have itch?
The sun is shining, the grass is green, and the evenings are long. A delightful time. But spring and summer are also the time when some...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Why can horses get laminitis from grass?
In spring, at the beginning of the grazing season, it is always advisable to start slowly with grazing. Your horse's intestines and...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


My horse has insulin resistance (IR) - can he still safely graze?
Horses with insulin resistance (IR) are at greater risk of laminitis than horses with optimally healthy sugar metabolism. A horse with...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Which conditions can triphala be used for in horses?
Triphala is a "herbal mixture" of 3 dried fruits from the Himalayan region. It has been used in India for centuries due to its great...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Ancient herb Triphala supports weight loss and metabolism of horses
Triphala is an herbal mixture that has been used in India for centuries as a natural medicine. It is used for digestive complaints,...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


# How can you keep your horse at a healthy weight in the summer
Many horse owners find themselves in a dilemma every summer. How do you keep your horse or pony at a healthy weight during the grazing...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


5 nutrition tips for horses without access to pasture (fresh grass)
Not all horses are able to be on pasture every day throughout the year. Sometimes because of the horse's health, sometimes because of...

Heltie Horse
May 205 min read


Which electrolytes are ideal for sugar-sensitive horses?
Warm weather and more sweating, a typical summer for both humans and horses. Horses that are sensitive to sugars also sweat and lose...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read


Horse not on the grass? Provide extra vitamin E.
Under natural circumstances, horses obtain their required vitamin E from fresh grass. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It is crucial...

Heltie Horse
May 202 min read


Did you know that a horse with summer eczema receives less vitamin D?
Full summer, nice sunshine. For most horses, lovely weather, but for horses with summer eczema, unfortunately, this is the moment when...

Heltie Horse
May 204 min read


Insulin resistant horse: choose for directly absorbable EPA and DHA omega-3
Omega 3 fatty acids are always lumped together under the characteristic "anti-inflammatory". But there are different types of omega 3...

Heltie Horse
May 203 min read
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