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Managing the EMS horse

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Hi all,  just returned from vacation to a sick horse.  The vet gave us a  diagnosis of EMS.  Restricting to hay, equalizer versus grain and on thyroxine and bite.  I am wondering what tips, supplements etc., others have used to manage this disease in their horses.  It has been sudden and unusual situation since he has been in with a Cushings mare who is 32 years old and not affected or ill. 
Thanks Leanne
Debbie Roberts Loucks, USA
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https://ceh.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/health-topics/equine-metabolic-syndrome 

Sorry about this. You might find a Davis forum to chat with owners too.