03/05/2026
3 month follow up ❤️🩹
What it took behind the scenes to bring her insulin down from 60 to 8 is something you don’t really see.
I can tell you, it’s a lot.
Horses can be, especially when health issues occur.
So what did we do:
- start at the base, analysed hay. Low in sugar & high in fibre
(which meant, picking it up myself, first with my small car, later with the trailer)
- Measured hay, 6 times a day
- Medication & supplements, 3 times a day
- A good balancer to compensate for the very strict diet (thanks 🌿)
- Walking multiple times a day, slowly and steady movement. Later added running.
- Getting her out with the herd and With grazing muzzle taped* Which ment she can only be outside for short periods, needing small hay portions in between for her stomach and gut health.
- New Scootboot Thera-Rides with extra padding for comfort
And that’s not even mentioning the endless calls and appointments with vets and specialists, constantly discussing and trying to figure out the right path.
As you can imagine… it’s a lot.
I’m not writing this to complain, but to give an honest picture because I know how many horses are struggling with similar issues right now. I know it can feel overwhelming.
But know in the end, it’s 100% worth it.
I’m so grateful for the people around us who help and support us.
When my little niece asks for the 1000th time if she can have a horse…
my honest answer is, really think about what you’re getting into 😜 But to be fair, the riding is going really well. Look at her go (just 7 years old) riding without hands in trot and even in canter. It’s all about balance 🫶🏼
Do you have experience with laminitis, EMS or insuline resistance and any tips to share?
*Please keep in mind that cortisol (= stress hormone) can be a huge trigger as well. For Storm the grazing muzzle works well, but I can imagine it’s not the right solution for every horse. Don’t just copy my approach, keep looking for what your horse truly needs.
