Frank wrote:
A pelleted feed that is low in NSC with no molasses is what you need. Triple Crown Lite is very good http://www.triplecrownfee...s-triple-crown-horsefood

Ontario Dehy Timothy-Balance-Cubes is another very good product for IR horses that is low in NSC. It is a consistent, convenient, low in NSC feed made with premium grade Timothy hay, Beet Pulp (no molasses), and specific minerals and amino acids, specifically formulated for horses with Equine Cushing's Disease, Insulin Resistance, and other related conditions where a nutritious diet low in NSC is recommended. It is a soft crumbly type of cube (not choke-inducing at all) that my horse absolutely loved. http://www.ontariodehy.com/tab02-07.htm

You should also feed flaxseed: http://www.omegafields.co...s/omega-horseshiner.html

There are many supplements for IR. Make sure you get one with lots of magnesium, as well as some chromium.

Finally, for treats (in moderation), you can feed these low NSC treats specially made for IR horses: http://stores.skodeshorse.../Carrot-Snips/Detail.bok
and these: http://www.doversaddlery....&utm_campaign=googlefeed
My horse loved both of those.

I fought a year long losing battle against my 24 y.o. mare's worsening IR and chronic IR-induced laminitis. During the second bout of laminitis, all four feet began to founder. It was a losing battle, and I lost her 8 months ago.

Why does your vet "suspect" IR??? He should "know" whether it's IR or not, via blood tests. Find out for sure. Don't guess. PM me if you need more information, as this is still a tender subject for me.
She didn't do a blood test.  She suggested we just put her on the meds and see if we get a response.  I will ask her tomorrow about the test.  Either way, she needs to lose some weight and get rid of the fatty crest and the low starch/low sugar feed certainly won't hurt her any.

She is on Mega Cell by MVP which has magnesium. What does the flax seed do?

I'm very sorry about your horse.  (  It is so heartbreaking to lose one.


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the ribbons you didn't win, the falls you've taken, the tears you've cried,
and the horses you've given your heart to - is the little girl who fell in love
with the sport and never looked back. Ride for her.
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