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Hi Vicky,
Thank you for your patience in my getting back to you.
Founder can have many causes, but is generally a result of too much fermentable starch in the hind gut, leading to the destruction of important bacteria.
So, all starch should be eliminated from the diet. Therefore, you are correct is reconsidering the Strategy feed and replacing it with a low starch feed. Strategy is grain-based. Triple Crown Low Starch is an excellent replacement. Others include Nutrena's Safe Choice and Purina's Ultium.
If your horse is also overweight, I would strongly recommend feeding Quiessence. If your horse suffers from chronic laminitis, then also consider supplementing Laminex. The amount you would supplement would depend on how much of the complete ration you are offering.
I hope this is helpful. Thank you for writing.
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Dr. Getty 