tootsietoo
Well-Known Member
I have a couple of small Welsh ponies who have both been very laminitic in the past (not when I've had them I hasten to add). Both have Cushings and are on pergolide.
The children are getting really into games right now and they kick like mad bless 'em but the ponies don't have a huge amount of go! I would like to give them a bit of feed to help them out, but really wary of laminitis, especially as the grass is coming through now. I am thinking feeds which provide fat rather than carbs/sugar might be the way to go. Or perhaps forage with extra energy e.g. alfalfa?
Can anyone tell me what has worked for them?
Thanks
The children are getting really into games right now and they kick like mad bless 'em but the ponies don't have a huge amount of go! I would like to give them a bit of feed to help them out, but really wary of laminitis, especially as the grass is coming through now. I am thinking feeds which provide fat rather than carbs/sugar might be the way to go. Or perhaps forage with extra energy e.g. alfalfa?
Can anyone tell me what has worked for them?
Thanks