Ep. 096: The Problem with One-Size-Fits-All Feeding Plans for Metabolic Horses - Part 2

On this Part 2 episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr continue their conversation with Dr. Erica Macon, assistant professor of equine science at Texas A&M University, diving deeper into practical nutrition and management for horses with PPID and insulin dysregulation, including:

• The results of Dr. Macon’s study on Standlee pelleted forage and insulin response
• Whether feeding one pound of ration balancer at once could trigger a laminitic episode
• Why feeding lean metabolic horses is more complex than it seems
• What recent research says about seasonal spikes in insulin and winter laminitis risks

They also discuss the importance of building a trusted horse care team, realistic timelines for results, and how small management shifts can make a big difference in long-term health.

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*Views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the view of Standlee Premium Products, LLC.*

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Nutritional resources from past episodes – 

• Ep. 095: Metabolic Horses Aren’t Always Fat - Here’s What No One Tells You - Part 1
• Ep. 088: NSC, Sugars, Starches, Fructans – Are They Good or Bad for Horses?
• Ep. 084: How to Help Your Horse with Cushing’s Disease
• Ep. 057: How to Prevent and Manage Laminitis
• Ep. 006: Successful Strategies to Help Limit NSC (aka Sugars and Starches) in Horse Diets
• Ep. 005: Are Horses Carbohydrate Sensitive?

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Connect with Dr. Erica Macon via email at [e-mail] or visit her university page at https://animalscience.tamu.edu/people/macon-erica/

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