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a herd of horses and a foal grazing on spring pasture

Pasture-Associated Laminitis

Pasture-associated laminitis is closely linked to grass intake and metabolic health, especially in spring and fall when sugars in pasture run high. Horses with insulin resistance or other metabolic conditions are at greater risk of painful hoof inflammation. Early signs like hoof heat and a strong digital pulse can signal trouble before serious damage occurs. Prevention centers on controlled grazing, body condition management, and reducing pasture sugar intake.

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overweight horse with crusty winter coat and long black feathers in spring

Spring Clipping Your Horse – FAQs

Horse Clipping / By Liv G.

Warmer weather brings shedding, sweating, and new challenges for coat care. Spring clipping your horse helps manage excess hair while supporting skin health and overall comfort. Decisions around timing, clip style, and maintenance play a key role in keeping horses comfortable and easier to care for during seasonal transitions.

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horse looking sideways while standing in a field with grass and wildflowers

Spring Vaccines for Horses

Health and Well Being / By Liv G.

Spring brings a higher risk of infectious disease exposure, making timely vaccination an important part of seasonal horse care. Planning ahead helps support stronger immunity before mosquitoes and travel-related contact increase disease spread. Many veterinarians recommend combining vaccinations with a full wellness exam to evaluate overall health and catch issues early. Tailored vaccine plans based on lifestyle, age, and location help keep horses protected throughout the year.

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legs of a horse wearing leg wraps walking through a muddy puddle

Hoof Care for Muddy Conditions

Legs and Hooves / By Liv G.

Rain and mud can quickly turn healthy hooves into a source of discomfort and risk for infection. Hoof care in muddy conditions focuses on managing moisture, preventing bacterial growth, and maintaining strong hoof structure. Consistent routines, proper footing, and balanced nutrition all play a role in keeping horses sound through wet seasons.

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dappled palomino pony grazing in a lush grass field

Spring Colic in Horses and Lush Pasture

Barn Management, Health and Well Being / By Liv G.

There’s a link between lush, green grass and spring colic in horses. It’s the same mechanism that can trigger laminitis and happens when the hindgut of the horse’s digestive system has too many sugars and starches. Use grazing muzzles and slow feeders to help prevent gas colic in horses.

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two dappled horses grazing in tall grass that has gone to seed

Founder in the Spring – Prevention and Care

Health and Well Being, Legs and Hooves / By Liv G.

Lush grass after winter can create founder in the spring for horses, especially those with metabolic conditions like EMS and Cushing’s. The higher sugars and starches react in the hindgut to create gas, endotoxins, and a changing pH that lead to laminitis and sometimes founder. Use grazing muzzles and treat spring grass like a diet change.

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