Happy Horse Nutrition

66. Horses, Laminitis & Hoof Health with Dr Luke Wells-Smith

August 18, 2026·1h 23m
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode, Dr Nerida is joined by Dr Luke Wells-Smith, dual qualified  equine veterinarian and farrier, for a unique perspective on laminitis.Dr Luke unpacks what’s happening inside the hoof during laminitis, the early warning signs horse owners can watch for, insulin dysregulation, digital pulses and hoof growth rings. Nerida and Luke also get into nutrition, misleading “grain-free” feed labels, beet pulp, the microbiome, and why identifying and controlling the underlying cause of laminitis is so critical.A fun and practical conversation for anyone wanting to better understand laminitis and protect their horse’s hooves.You can find Dr Luke Wells-Smith at the Motion Equine Centre:https://www.motion-equine.com.au/Telehealth consultations with Dr Luke Wells-Smith:https://motion-equine.com.au/telehealth

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