Laminitis Getting Worse? Check These 5 Feeding Mistakes

Feeding a laminitic horse wrong doesn't just fail to help — it can trigger the exact founder episode you're trying to prevent. In this video, we break down 5 science-backed feeding rules vets and equine nutritionists actually use to manage laminitis and insulin dysregulation, including the turnout-timing mistake almost every owner gets wrong. ⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 Why laminitis starts before you ever see lameness 2:16 Tip 1 — Keep NSC under 10-12% 4:56 Tip 2 — Choose low-NSC hay first, soaking is backup 5:52 Tip 3 — Why turnout timing changes everything 8:08 Tip 4 — Body condition & feeding fat, not starch 9:20 Tip 5 — Don't let a low-sugar diet become a low-nutrition one 11:04 Recap + what to watch next 📚 Sources referenced include Kentucky Equine Research, veterinary and university extension publications on nonstructural carbohydrates, hay soaking studies, and pasture fructan research. ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This video is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for veterinary advice. Every horse is different — always consult your veterinarian or an equine nutritionist before changing your horse's diet, especially if your horse has a history of laminitis, Cushing's/PPID, or insulin dysregulation. #Laminitis #HorseCare #EquineNutrition #HorseTruth #HorseHealth #FounderPrevention #HorseFeeding #EquineVet #HorseOwnerTips #InsulinResistance