Gestational Diabetes in Horses

Just like humans, horses can experience pregnancy diabetes, known as Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM). This condition affects 4-12% of women and has an equivalent in mares, increasing their risk of pregnancy-associated laminitis. Both humans and horses experience changes in blood glucose and insulin levels due to this condition.

Horses are naturally reactive animals, often displaying anxious or 'hot' behaviour in response to stress or unfamiliar situations. Understanding and managing these behaviours is crucial for their well-being and performance.

Grasses with oxalate levels greater than 0.5% (i.e., 5g of oxalate/kg of grass) are hazardous and can lead to calcium deficiency, osteoporosis, osteodystrophia fibrosa (ODF), nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSH), and 'bighead'.

The holiday season has arrived, and our horses deserve festive treats just as much as we do! What better way to show our equine friends love than with homemade cookies. Our three recipes are crafted by Jennie, with their health and happiness in mind, simple to prepare , and sure to get your equine friend into the Christmas spirit!