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Horses suffering from Cushing’s benefit from being clipped, which makes them less likely to sweat and get fungal skin infections. If they have been clipped they will need to be rugged and have shelter in cold weather, and shade on hot days. By grooming regularly you promote healthy skin, and wounds and infections are observed more quickly. As with all horses, routine worming, dental care, farriery and vet care is important.
Some horses are prescribed ‘Pergolide’, a common medication in the management of Cushing’s Disease, which works by increasing dopamine production and reducing Pituitary gland activity to stabilise hormone production. For those wanting a more natural way to help your horse deal with Cushing’s without the need for medication, supplements containing Chastetree berry are commonly used.
Olivia Colton MSc
Nutritional and Technical Coordinator
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