Insulin Resistance in Performance Horses
Here's a quick test. Ready?nn * Does your horse sometimes seem sluggish, gain or lose weight easily, or lose muscle over his top line but maintain a cresty neck?n * Does he stock up easily or sometimes seem prone to hoof soreness or abscesses?nnIf your horse displays any of these symptoms he could be insulin resistant (IR), a condition that has recently come to the attention of many professionals and owners in the horse industry.nnInsulin is produced by your horse's pancreas