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Pregnant and Prone to Laminitis: How to Feed a Sugar-Sensitive Mare
by Valerie De Clerck
on Jul 16 2026
A pregnant mare who is sugar sensitive or prone to laminitis needs a different feeding plan than a standard mare mix. Here's what the research says, and how the numbers work out.
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The Hidden Sugar Danger Threatening Your Horse's Health
by Valerie De Clerck
on Oct 23 2024
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Excess sugar in feed and pasture drives much of the obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis seen in horses today. Here is where it actually hides, and the sugar-smart changes that make the biggest difference.
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Equine laminitis: definition and causes
by Valerie De Clerck
on Sep 21 2023
Laminitis is a painful, often preventable hoof condition with several distinct triggers, from metabolic disease and pasture fructan to excess weight and long-term corticosteroids. Here is what actually drives it and how vets assess the risk.