"Well, this recipe has been evolving and is a work-in-progress, but I know
people are waiting for some idea of how to get those expensive supplements
into their laminitic or IR or Cushings horses instead of seeing them sit uneaten
at the bottom of the feed pail.  

The proportions of ingredients have varied and the measurements given are
not an exact science,  but the basic ingredients will not differ widely.  The
important, essential thing is there should be NO sugars and nothing with a high
sugar/starh content or high glycemic index, including molasses, brown sugar, or
even carrots since these are high in natural sugars and have a high glycemic
index.

I usually multiply the following by five to ten depending on how many days I'm
preparing for.  You can make as many multiples as your mixing bowl is big
enough for.  

Currently I am using:

BLUE-SEAL CARB GUARD.   
Proportion:  Currently about 1 cup per serving ground in a coffee grinder into a
"flour" You can use any pelleted feed as long as it contains NO molasses and
the guaranteed analysis is 10% or less non-structural carbohydrates (NSC)
(you may have to call the manufacturer since the NSC is rarely reported on the
feed bags).   The hay-based feeds are difficult to use because they can't be
ground into a "flour" very well, don't mix well with the supplements, and have
sharp "sticks" sticking out if you roll them into balls.    

SUPPLEMENT:  Add the supplements and stir thoroughly and evenly into the
"flour".  (I've been using Uckele Glycocemic-EQ for insulin-resistant and
Cushings horses which measures out to a larger amount than the "flour"!  
That's okay.  The Carb-Guard flour functions as a tasty binder that also
contains protein, vitamins, and minerals).  

WATER:  Add enough water to the "flour" just to wet it enough that it becomes
moistened, but not soaked, and doesn't feel gritty like sand.   Roughly 1/8 cup
water per cup "flour", but add slowly and experiment to see what works best.  
Add by the tablespooon at first

OIL:  Important ingredient.  I was using DAC Oil, but am now using Coca-Soya
oil.   WIth the DAC oil, I used a squirt or two (maybe a half-ounce to an ounce).
 The Coca-Soya oil says to use 4 ounces per day, and it is a VERY rich OILY
oil.   I have found that using this much in this recipe makes for an oily mess, so
I'm using 2 ounces a day (on the belief that some is better than none).  You can
use whatever oil you want for your horse, but try to use one with a good
balance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids.

With Coca-Soya oil, extra flavoring might not be needed, but, if you use a
bland-tasting oil, to add a tasty "hook" for your horse, you can use NATURAL
PEANUT BUTTER.  I add roughly about 1-2 tsp per "serving".   Use
SMOOTH peanut butter only, and use only those brands containing only
peanuts and salt.  Do NOT USE ANY peanut butter that contains sugar (which
is all of them except for the natural ones including Smuckers and some
store-brands and generics).

Other flavorings you can use are the sugar-free flavorings that you can buy
from Uckele (or at Nature's Horse in McMurray PA).  They have apple,
molasses, and peppermint sugar-free flavorings.  Try them in one batch, and
leave them out of the next.  if your horse eats the supplements without the
flavorings, save your money and don't use them.

Mix it all together well.  You may find that you need to add more of the pelleted
feed "flour" to soak up the oil, or need to add more water if too dry.    

Now, you can roll this up into balls or divide it up into equal amounts into
individual containers for each day, making sure that each container gets close
to the same amount of "supplement treat".   I mix up enough for ten days to
two weeks.  In the summer, I store the daily containers in the refrigerator to
avoid the oil and ingredients going rancid and moldy.  

  Good Luck to You and Good Health to Your Horse!
 Help for the horse owner-
Supplementing the IR/PPID Equine
There's no point in reiterating information when you can find it
yourself. Here's the group I HIGHLY recommend for any questions-   
                            http://www.ecirhorse.com
My friend and client, Barbara Rosensteel B.S,. has been struggling
with the difficulties of boarding her mare, Vista, who suffers from the
disease of Cushings (PPID) and concurrent Insulin Resistance.
She recommends having your hay analyzed before beginning any
type of supplementing program to ensure that you maintain proper
balance of micro and macro nutrients. Below is a link for hay testing
by mail and tips for 'getting them IN the horse.'
home
requirements
minerals
barefoot healing
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