Spring brings fresh pasture and longer days, but it also requires careful management to keep your horse healthy. Rapid grass growth means higher sugar levels, which can increase the risk of weight gain and laminitis. Gradually increasing grazing time and monitoring intake can help prevent issues. It’s also a good time to update your horse’s health routine. Warmer weather boosts parasite activity, so deworming and vaccinations should be reviewed.

Laminitis is a painful condition that occurs when inflammation damages the tissues connecting the coffin bone to the hoof wall, potentially leading to lameness and long-term complications. Prevention focuses on careful diet and weight management—limiting sugars and starches, feeding low-calorie hay, avoiding grain, and controlling pasture access.