Forageplus

12/03/2026

Good opportunity to understand the hormonal dysfunction that drives laminitis.

We have been associated with the ECIR Group - Equine Cushings and Insulin Resistance group for nearly twenty years. WHY? Because they are the largest field trial group researching the causes of laminitis in the world, they are a charity with nothing more to give you than information to help you manage your laminitis prone horse, pony or donkey for NO Laminitis ever.

IS that possible? YES But you must understand the mechanisms for how insulin drives laminitis.

Sign up don’t miss it.

Announcing a new opportunity for live face-to-face learning from the ECIR Group, featuring Eleanor M. Kellon, VMD and ECIR President Kathleen M. Gustafson, PhD.

Our new webinar series will begin on April 23, 2026 with the topic HOW DOES INSULIN CAUSE LAMINITIS?

It is widely accepted that insulin resistance can cause laminitis. Research has shown that it is high insulin levels that have this effect, even in normal horses experimentally infused with insulin. The question remaining is how does insulin do this?

Additional webinar topics will include:
-NSC or HC – Why does it Matter?
-PPID and the Seasonal Rise
-Winter Laminitis

Mark your calendar and save the date for the first webinar. More info regarding registration will be available soon.

ECIR Group Inc. thanks our Diamond Benefactors supporting this project.

DIAMOND
Custom Equine Nutrition, LLC (Vermont Blend)
Equine Balanced Support
California Trace
Forageplus
Soft Ride Equine Comfort Boots
Hay Chix

11/03/2026

Day Two: Trot Shoulder In - where I got my clicks slightly wrong.

Clicking for a behaviour at the exact moment it occurs is the power of positive reinforcement but it can be difficult to notice, when doing faster work, when a hint of the movement has occurred.

Today I struggled to remember not to be task driven. It’s the process that matters and the tiny steps to get there. The mat needs removing so I don’t become mat focused 🙄

Building this behaviour requires a number of strong foundations.

1. A halt cue - visual and verbal
2. Walking together where I can be positioned at the shoulder or girth area
3. A trot verbal and visual cue
4. A shoulders towards visual cue
5. A hind quarters away visual cue

Get all those strong and you have a chance of teaching it at liberty. Of course no whip allowed and the horse has the choice to walk away at any time and munch on stuff in a bucket. If that happens and they won’t come back you know you need to go back a few steps.

The good thing is video provides a powerful self teaching tool. I can see my visual signals are strong to the right - 💥for the hand magnetism of the shoulders towards, 💥 for a point for the quarters away.

So Day Three plan is to get these super solid in walk in both directions, working on straight trot where I can position myself well and then see if the visual cues will work from trot rather than the difficulty of walk to shoulder in, into trot.

Back tomorrow for blooper or brilliant 🤩

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11/03/2026

Realise the power of Positive and Bit Free Horse Training, and unlock a world of joy and potential you never realised was possible.

Don't miss this launch event where we will discuss solving:

Contact issues
Tension under saddle
Behaviour that worsens with pressure

Or ... perhaps you are just curious to learn about new ideas for better, more welfare-based horse training.

Perhaps you are already well-versed in reward-based approaches and bitless horse riding, but you want to find a supportive community and connect with others.

Forageplus is building a movement, and Sarah wants to help you come together to change horse care and training forever.

Whoever you are, no matter your starting point, she would love to meet you, either in person or through the virtual online YouTube Live on April 15th at 18.30.

The diea is to launch the group, discuss possibilities and future meetings to support like minded individuals.

We will plan the year ahead according to what you need and want.

💥 Book your place NOW 💥

Limited spaces available.

10/03/2026

Discover the Carrot Post where satire packs a powerful message punch on the state of horse welfare in elite sports.

💥 What an excellent post 💥

Link in comments

26/02/2026

Wheat bran for horses isn’t simply “good” or “bad.”

For some horses, when balanced properly against forage and mineral levels, it can have a place in the diet.

The key is understanding the calcium to phosphorus ratio, overall mineral balance, and how it fits into the whole ration.

We’ve written a full, free guide explaining the risks, benefits and feeding guidelines.

The link is in the comments.

23/02/2026

🐴💨 Horse thinks fast = You’re just trying to survive 🐴 💨

22/02/2026

🌟 My precious is my precious … no judgement allowed …. I choose to listen 🤷‍♀️

20/02/2026

😂 Accurate - Equestrians step on up and tough it out! We are a breed 💥

🎧 and the audio 😂😂😂😂

20/02/2026

😂 Accurate - Equestrians tough it out and don’t stop.