LAMINITIS


CARING FOR THE GOOD-DOER IN SPRINGTIME


In this issue Cavalor Equine Nutritionist, Fien Demeyere provides adviceoncaring forthe good-doer as we head intoSpring.


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at advicewould youoffer when it comestograzing? In the case of good-doersand those horsesand poniesthat carry


extraweight easily it is important to restricttheir grazing when the spring grassisinits infancy. Toomuch freshgrass canleadtoproblems


forthose horsesand poniesprone to laminitis However,being outside in the field is so much


fun that it is hardtokeep this away from ourhorses and ponieswho benefithugely from being outside. With this in mind, if we want to put them in


the field and paddocks, to boosttheir mental health without harming their physical health, we have to look forthe perfecttiming. In spring, we try to avoid fields with fresh


grassasmuch as possible.The grassisvery rich in sugar and in protein at this time of year,and these areideal triggersfor sensitivehooves. In the Summer months, when the temperature


is warmer,itisbetter to turn horsesand ponies out during the eveningand in theearly morning. During the day, thegrass is rich in fructans and the levels aremuch lowerduring the night. During the colder,Autumn period, our


advicewould be to limit grazing as the fructans accumulateinthe plant. If agrazing muzzle doesnot frustrate


your horse,and still allows himtodrink, this canalso be asolution worth trying. When it comestoforage (hay) what should


youconsider? When we talk about the risks of sugarsfor horses


prone to laminitis, ppid, insuline dysregulation people alwaysthink about their concentrate, supplements and treats.But what theyoften forget is the roughage. Roughage is the biggest part of the ration of a


horse.A 600kghorse eats approximatly 9kgof hayper day.Whiletheyonly eat2to3kg of hard


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feed and only 100 grams of achosen supplement. The amount of sugar in the hayis, therefore, at least


as important as the amount of sugar in the hardfeed. The amount of sugar in asupplement is negligible. Forsensitivehorseswelook forhay lowin


sugar.The morestemthe hayhas and the fewer leaves,the better.Latecut hayismoresuitable forhorsesand ponieswith sensitivehooves. Forhorseswith laminitis ahay analysis is definitely


worth looking into. That wayyou candetermine the exact amount of sugar and protein in your hay. What requirementsare therefor hardfeed? Forsensitivehorsesweadvise to work


with hardfeed that is lowinsugar and starch, but high in fibreand fat. We prefer acoarse mix ration, as the horses


chewonthese much morethanoncubes. Alwaysadd up the amount of sugar and


starch. Starch is digestedintosimple sugar in the digestivesystemand thereforehas the same effectinthe body as sugar does. Forhorsessensitivetometabollic


issueswetry to stay below1gstarch/kg bodyweight of the horse /meal. When we feed avery lowsugar and starch diet,


we have to makesurethe horse still receives enough energy,especially in case of sport horses. Fibre will provide quitealot of energy,but some horses canuse some extraenergy. Fatisasafesource of energy that providesstamina overalong term. Next to energy,the fibres will also be


feeding the bacteria in the hindgut, which will be beneficial forthe intestinal health. If youdecide not to givehardfeed to your horse,


makesureyou offer vitamins and minerals via a vitamin and mineral supplement. Haydoesnot contain all the vitamins and minerals the horse needs. What should ownersconsider when it comes


to exercise? When ahorse is suffering from sensitive


hoovesitisnot alwayspossible to excercise, as the horse is in toomuch pain. But we would recommend as soon as your horse or pony doeslook comfotable get them moving. Exercise is beneficial foralot of reasons.


Firstofall it will stimulateblood circulation, which will help in the recovery. Secondly,the moretheymove, theeasier they


loose weight and lastbut not least, excercise will have abeneficial effectontheir metabolism. What would yourecommend feeding? When looking at adiet forahorse or pony


with sensitivehoovesCavalor Fiberforce is suitable as it is lowinsugar (3%) and starch (5%) andrich in fibre(26%) and fat(7%). This feed wasformulated forhorseswith


metabolic issuesand digestiveproblems. With this feed youcan provide your horse


with all the vitamins, minerals and nutrientshe needs without feedinghim sugar and starch. Cavalor LaminAid is auniquebalanced combination


of severalessential oils. Each oil is charachtarised by aspecific structure, composition and effect. Theywork on various different levels in the body to support metabolism. The oils support the sensitive intestinal floraand bring hormonal and metabolic processesback in to balance. Cavalor LaminAid also supportscirculation towards the hoof. Cavalor LaminAid is used in


combination with Cavalor PodoSens. Cavalor PodoSens is atherapeutic hoof oil. The


blend of essential oils helps provide suppport for sensitivehoovesand promotes hoof elasticity.


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