The Battle Of The Bulge: Keeping Horses At A Healthy Weight
Using a weight tape to estimate a horse's weight. Remington will use an in-ground scale.
Obesity is one of the leading health problems Americans face, but it's not just people battling the bulge.
According to Kentucky Equine Research, between 25% and 50% of horses in developed countries are carrying more weight than is healthy and are considered obese.
Some of the many side effects for horses who are obese include insulin resistance, laminitis, decreased exercise tolerance, increased misbehavior, osteoarthritis, colic, equine metabolic syndrome and more.
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The key to combating obesity in horses is to feed the horse based on its activity level. Horse owners should routinely monitor their horse's body condition score and accurately assess their caloric intake and output.
For more information on how to accurately assess a horse's dietary needs to prevent obesity, go to EquiNews.
