In the October 2009 issue of Horse & Rider, Dr. Barb Crabbe explores how various metabolic disorders can increase your horse’s risk of laminitis (“Founder Factors: Cushing’s and Beyond”). Here, we bring you the additional information and links we promised in that article:
- Real-world examples of various disorders and how to manage them to reduce the risk of laminitis: Founder Factors in Three Horses
- Examples of low-NSC feeds, with links to more information for each:
Buckeye Safe’n Easy
LMF Low NS Carbohydrate Stage 1
Nutrena SafeChoice
Purina WellSolve L/S
Triple Crown Low Starch - A link to a list of hay-testing labs
- A checklist for determining if your horse’s current weight is putting him at risk for founder.
