* Disclaimer: The products offered on this web site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Rather, they are intended for educational purposes only. These treats contain simple sugars and starch levels generally found to be safe for horses with insulin resistance. However, every horse is an individual. Check with your own veterinarian. The statements presented on this web site have not been evaluated by the FDA or USDA. The use of herbs for the prevention or cure of disease has not been approved by the FDA or USDA. We therefore make no claims to this effect.
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Skode's Inc. & Personal Ponies Ltd.because We Know How Much You Your Shetland Pony
"Skode" & Harley
"Everyone loves to give treats to their ponies -- especially children. But in the past, we have asked people not to buy treats -- we didn't want them giving their ponies all those preservatives, chemicals or excess sugars.
"Now we have Skode's cookies and we're happy to have people feed these. They're all natural, wholesome and low-sugar -- everyone benefits!"
-- Denise Chasin, National Director of Pony Nutrition and Health for Personal Ponies Ltd.
THE HARLEY MEMORIAL FUND
Not long ago, Skode's Pony, Harley, died. Though healthy Shetlands have been known to live into their 50s, Harley was only 10.
It is not absolutely certain what he died of, though it is certain he suffered from profound Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance is the inability of the horse to process the amount of Insulin being produced in his body. Signs of Insulin Resistance can include obesity, laminitis and founder. Laminitis and founder are the second leading cause of death in horses world-wide. Shetland Ponies have a higher incidence of Insulin Resistance than any horse.
The only known, effective treatment of Insulin Resistance is an appropriate, low-sugar/low carbohydrate diet and plenty of exercise when the horse is able.
To help educate horse owners about the care of Insulin Resistant horses, Skode's Horse Treats Inc. has formed the Harley Memorial Fund. Through this fund, one of things we like to remind people about is that when it comes to feeding ponies, simple, healthy foods are indeed, better. After all, Shetland Ponies orginate from the Island of Shetland -- where these strong creatures thrive on little else but Seaweed and Heather brush.
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Kids & Treats "They Just Go Together"
Pony Love!
Harley -- Happy, Joyous and Free
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Skode's Horse Treats -- It's More Than a Treat
It's a Lifestyle!
When You Buy Skode's
Cookies and Cookie MixesYou are:Heart Shaped Love for Your Pony!
Pre-Baked Cookies -- $17.49 per pound
Actual Size, pre-baked Nutty Seed Cookies
Buying Low Sugar & Low Starch Treats developed especially for the needs of Sugar-Sensitive Ponies.
Buying Treats that are Veterinarian Reviewed & Approved
Supporting Personal Ponies Limited -- Skodes is proud to support the mission of PPL. With each sale referred to us by PPL, Skode's gives more than 20 percent to support PPL's mission through the Harley Memorial Fund!
"Treats -- Not Sweets"
Skode's Low Sugar/Low Carbohydrate Gourmet Cookies are made out of: Wholesome Flax, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, Pumpkin Seeds, Chamomile Tea, and natural flavorings.
Cookie Mixes -- Just add hot water and bake
$12.77. Complete with heart-shaped/pony sized cookie cutter.
To read more about The Harley Memorial Fund, click here.
