About this episode
An overabundance of fat along the top of the neckline, otherwise known as cresty neck, is an indicator of metabolic problems in your horse. Researchers believe this type of regional fat deposit (nuchal crest adiposity) is a strong indicator of equine metabolic syndrome (EMS). If your horse has already developed a cresty neck, the good news is that there are measures you can take to reduce this fat accumulation. Feeding, exercise, and management practices can all help to get rid of a cresty neck. By doing so, you will also reduce your horse’s chance of developing other complications related to metabolic disease. Here we review causes, implications and feeding for horses with cresty neck and provide feeding, supplement and exercise suggestions to reduce it. Read more: https://madbarn.com/cresty-neck-in-horses/ _______________________________ Mad Barn Academy is dedicated to supporting horse owners and equine practitioners through research, training and education. Visit us at https://madbarn.com for more resources, videos and articles.