#17 Spring Grazing – Why It’s Risky and How to Make It Safer

Turning your horse out on pasture in spring sounds natural – but it has become one of the biggest health risks of the season.
Why is that? What’s changed – in our horses and in our pastures?

In this episode, we’ll take a close look at:
✔️ Why so many horses suffer from laminitis after spring turnout
✔️ How modern feeding practices disrupt gut health and metabolism
✔️ What’s really in your pasture – and why some grasses are dangerous
✔️ The pectin trap: how winter treats prepare your horse for spring trouble
✔️ How to safely reintroduce grazing after winter
✔️ Practical tips on feeding, pasture care & grazing muzzles for sensitive horses
✔️ Why long-term solutions matter more than quick fixes

🎧 Tune in now – and learn how to turn spring grazing back into a healthy and safe experience for your horse.

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