A Word of Warning!

[Nailed]

Just wanted to remind everyone that spring is soon upon us.

With resent weather forcasts predicting frosts, Id just like to make a post asking you all to be diligent about turning out those horses and ponies who are prone to Laminitis.

Frost prevent the fructose from traveling down the grass and therefore ups the sugars content.

Please be extra careful when turning out your neds in frost, If they are known for Laminitis, refrain from turnout until the frost has thawed.

Also, spring in its self poses difficult times for the neds, and diligence is vital, Check the legs each day for signs of a 'digital pulse' as sometimes, this can come before lameness.

I know this is done every few weeks. But the less horses with laminitis the better =o)

Eyes opens Kids =oP

Lou x

 

[JoBo]

Thanks Nailed, good advise! We have to be careful with the Fjord, he hasn’t had Laminitis, but he is the type so will be extra vigilant.

 

[sidesaddlegirl]

Hattie's a VERY good doer and gets fat just by looking at stuff so I've halved her paddock with leccie fencing to stop her gorging on it!

 

[Walder]

can i just add.... that when the frost is thawing is a particually bad time, so just to add that it is best to wait until well after the thawing time before turning out x

 

[canteron]

And .... there is apparently more frutose in the grass if it is sunny - so better to stable horse by day and out by night.

 

[Flame_]

** claps**

Good post Nailed.

 

[Nailed]

Canteron, this is only true if there is not an overnight frost, so at time year you are better to turn out in the day.

Lou x