E: 125 Recurrent Laminitis in Horses: Feeding Mistakes That Can Increase Risk

Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show If your horse keeps having laminitis episodes, take a close look at what is being fed between them. Concentrated feed, untested hay, pasture access, and overlooked mineral imbalances all need attention in a complete nutrition review. In this episode, I walk through my anti-inflammatory, forage-first approach to feeding horses with recurrent, insulin-associated laminitis. In my feeding programs, we leave concentrated feed products out and build the diet around appropriate forage, with individualized nutritional support. We look at the feeding decisions that need a closer review, from what goes into the bucket to what the horse grazes throughout the day. I also discuss mineral imbalances, including why I investigate excess iron as a possible contributor to metabolic stress. In this episode: Why concentrated feed products are excluded from my forage-first feeding approach. Why hay and pasture need to be evaluated as part of the whole diet. How mineral excesses and nutritional gaps can be overlooked when the focus stays on weight and sugar. Where excess iron fits into a broader mineral assessment. Why the daily feeding routine needs attention between laminitis episodes. Share this episode with the person who helps feed your horse, and subscribe for more practical, forage-first equine nutrition education. New foot pain or suspected laminitis needs prompt veterinary attention. Minerals and Metals Mane Test: https://equine-energy-medicine.myshopify.com/products/minerals-and-metals-mane-test?variant=66748496150832 Find all the resources listed here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree in Traditional Naturopathy and a Master's Degree in Science. She created an evidence-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equines and has successfully helped over 10k horses with a balanced anti-inflammatory forage diet. This information is non-medical in nature and is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skills, and experience. Equine Energy Medicine refers to non-invasive, supportive modalities focused on energetic balance, nutrition, and overall well-being, and does not replace veterinary care.