When managing a horse with chronic laminitis, planning ahead financially means setting aside funds not just for routine care like therapeutic shoeing and a low-NSC diet, but also for the higher-cost flare-ups that such horses are prone to. Having an emergency fund or insurance plan in place can help ensure you’re able to respond quickly to crises without compromising your horse’s welfare; however, prevention is key. Kristi Gran, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Conley & Koontz Equine Hospital in Columbia City, Indiana, discusses financial considerations for managing horses with chronic laminitis in this Ask TheHorse Live excerpt.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, “Managing Chronic Conditions in Horses” Listen to the full recording here.