Laminitis Supplements for Horses and Ponies | Nutritional Support

Managing a horse or pony prone to laminitis starts with the right diet, careful weight management and appropriate nutritional support. Explore our range of laminitis supplements, selected to help support healthy hooves, normal metabolic function and overall wellbeing as part of a carefully managed feeding programme.

At Online for Equine, we offer nutritional supplements for horses and ponies with different dietary needs, including products containing biotin, magnesium, essential vitamins and minerals. Whether you're reviewing your horse's existing diet or looking for targeted hoof and metabolic support, discover trusted equine nutrition solutions to complement professional veterinary advice.

Choosing the Right Laminitis Supplements

Laminitis is a painful condition affecting the sensitive lamellar tissues within the hoof. Although supplements cannot cure or prevent laminitis, appropriate nutritional support can help address dietary imbalances and support general hoof health.

When choosing a supplement, consider your horse's body condition, forage intake, existing feed and any diagnosed metabolic conditions.

• Hoof health supplements: Ingredients such as biotin, zinc, copper and methionine contribute to the nutrients needed for normal hoof horn growth and maintenance.
• Metabolic support supplements: Some formulations contain magnesium, chromium or other nutrients marketed for metabolic support. Their effectiveness varies, and they should not replace appropriate dietary management.
• Vitamin and mineral balancers: Particularly useful for horses receiving restricted grazing or forage-based diets, where essential micronutrient requirements may not be fully met.
• Low-sugar feeding: Consider the sugar and starch content of feeds and supplement carriers, especially for horses with insulin dysregulation or equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).
• Individual nutritional needs: Age, workload, body condition, forage quality and existing health conditions can influence which supplement is most suitable.

Browse our wider range of horse supplements or explore everyday supplements for additional nutritional support.

Understanding Laminitis, Hoof Health and Metabolic Support

Horses and ponies with insulin dysregulation, equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) or pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) may be at increased risk of laminitis. Effective management typically involves veterinary assessment, appropriate farriery, weight management and a carefully controlled diet.

For horses with insulin dysregulation, managing non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) intake is particularly important. NSC includes sugars and starch, making forage analysis and appropriate feed selection valuable parts of nutritional planning.

When comparing supplements, check the quantity of each active nutrient per daily serving rather than simply comparing ingredient lists. This helps identify potential duplication where a horse already receives fortified feed or a vitamin and mineral balancer.

Expert tip: Check the full daily ration before adding a new supplement. Excessive intake of certain minerals, including selenium, can be harmful, while unnecessary supplementation may offer little benefit when nutritional requirements are already met.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can supplements prevent laminitis in horses?

No supplement has been proven to reliably prevent laminitis. Maintaining a healthy body condition, managing dietary sugar and starch, providing appropriate hoof care and addressing underlying metabolic conditions are more important preventive measures.

What supplements are suitable for horses prone to laminitis?

A suitable vitamin and mineral balancer or targeted hoof supplement may help address nutritional deficiencies. The best choice depends on forage quality, existing feed, body condition and veterinary findings. Supplements should complement, not replace, an appropriate feeding and management plan.

Is magnesium beneficial for horses with laminitis?

Magnesium is an essential mineral involved in normal metabolic function, but evidence that additional magnesium prevents or treats laminitis is insufficient. Supplementation is most appropriate when dietary intake is inadequate or a veterinary professional recommends it.