The most common cause for founder is metabolic. Metabolic is basically diabetes in horses. Fudge's issues are metabolic he was severely overweight and had foundered in the past it was this last bout that almost finished him
@@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed Yes, I'm aware of it usually being Insulin Resistant, much like us, but the cause can be his weight and lack of exercise, green lush grass, to much alfalfa hay, or the grain he's fed. I was just curious, and with it happening twice, I would be changing his diet, and trying to figure this out?
Thanks for this follow up on Fudge (and his sheepy friend). All very interesting.
Glad you enjoyed it
I'd love the link for Pt1 in comments or description, please.
I hope all of those 4 nail guys out there herd you. I think you are right on. Next time show the horse I would like to see Fudge and lamb.
I'll try to get a video of them 😁
Hey Caleb, I like your commentary. I think you said this horse foundered about a year ago, any idea what caused him to founder?
The most common cause for founder is metabolic. Metabolic is basically diabetes in horses. Fudge's issues are metabolic he was severely overweight and had foundered in the past it was this last bout that almost finished him
@@caleberickson_The_Dying_Breed
Yes, I'm aware of it usually being Insulin Resistant, much like us, but the cause can be his weight and lack of exercise, green lush grass, to much alfalfa hay, or the grain he's fed. I was just curious, and with it happening twice, I would be changing his diet, and trying to figure this out?
We changed his diet and he's on medication now his previous founder was with a different owner so not sure what happened there
I need a good farrier near Calhan, CO. Please let me know if you have recommendations. Thanks! Great video.
@sherryevans7944 check with Colorado farrier association they'll know who to use in your area