Can you turn out a horse AFTER frost?!

[enchantedunicorn]

I know its not a very good idea to turn out a horse during a frost but is it okay to turnout after the frost has lifted - like straight after?
-thanks

 

[Patterdale]

It's only recommended to not turn out on frost if you have something probe to laminitis.
But even in that case, after frost is fine.

 

[Micky]

You can but be aware its not the frost but the sugars in the grass that are left after the frost has gone, short periods only. See the laminitis site for more info

 

[ILuvCowparsely]

I know its not a very good idea to turn out a horse during a frost but is it okay to turnout after the frost has lifted - like straight after?
-thanks

For a laminitis horse no not for a while. Another horse yes we do turn out on frosty mornings.

 

[Goldenstar]

For a laminitis horse no not for a while. Another horse yes we do turn out on frosty mornings.

That's my view , managing horses is about managing risk and different things represent different risks to different horses .
I always make sure they eat a fibre high meal before they go out chopped straw speedibeet and a few oats usually .

 

[hayinamanger]

Frosty mornings lead to sunny days, not a great combination if you have a horse or pony who is at risk of laminitis.

 

[amandap]

Frosty mornings lead to sunny days, not a great combination if you have a horse or pony who is at risk of laminitis.

If that weather continues for days the risk increases dramatically I believe.