The foundation of a laminitis-prone horse's diet is conserved fodder, such as hay and haylage, as they typically spend longer periods in stables or areas without grass. People frequently choose bucket feed first when thinking about food for horses and ponies prone to laminitis. However, because it makes up such a sizable portion of the diet, it is equally crucial to make sure the forage is suitable.
Laminitis can affect any horse or pony of any age, weight, or time of year. It is one of the biggest causes of lameness and it can be fatal, so every horse owner needs to be alert and be aware of the signs of laminitis in their horse, all year round.
Feeding a horse or pony who is prone to laminitis does not need to be a complicated process if we know the type of equine we are feeding.
We have a special place in our hearts for senior horses, Spillers have spent more than 20 years working on senior horse research as part of their dedication to enhancing their health and welfare.
If you’re one of the hundreds or even thousands of owners in the UK whose horse or pony suffers from laminitis, you’ll be acutely aware of the dangers of Spring grass.
