Nettles offer a way for laminitics to balance sugars in their blood, as it helps prevent sugar spikes and so places pressure on the actions that insulin needs to operate. Nettles are rich in Iron and Vitamin C and most horses will happily eat them once they have been chopped down and allowed to wilt, they will help themselves when edible.
Nettles also help support a healthy blood supply and circulation.
Obviously everything in moderation.
Nettles also help support a healthy blood supply and circulation.
Obviously everything in moderation.