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19/03/2025
Please be careful with how much access to grass your horse has at the moment!
Over the past few days we are seeing increased numbers of horses with:
- Colic
- Flare-ups of myopathies
- Laminitis
The colder nights and sunny days mean that the grass is growing during the day but still storing sugars at night, meaning higher levels of non-structural carbohydrates, particularly in the mornings.
Plus lots of us are moving our horses to their summer fields - with more grass in!
What's the solution?
- Introduce your horse to their new field gradually - either by time (start at an hour per day and gradually increase) or by area (strip grazing - but note the initial area must be small!)
- Avoid turnout during the early morning if your horse is prone to laminitis or myopathies
- Use a pre- and pro-biotic to encourage the growth of 'good' microbes in the hindgut
- Don't skip exercise - movement helps hindgut motility and helps prevent laminitis.
As always, if in doubt, consult your vet or nutritionist - they should be happy to discuss preventative strategies with you.
