Ask the Nutritionist: Dr. Getty's Forum for Equine Nutrition
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Dr. Getty
Hello Susan,
I'm sorry to hear about your gelding's laminitis. So far, you are managing the pain, I expect, but the underlying reason is not clear. If your horse is indeed hypothyrid (which is really rare), then thyroid medication is helpful. But, there are several causes of laminitis, in addition to thyroid function.
I would like to help you, and to do so would require more understanding of your horse's overall situation, health, history, feeding, stress, exercise, etc. So, perhaps you would like to consider a personal consultation.
In the meantime, you are wise to remove the grain hay from his diet. And, you also need to remove any cereal grains, sugar, carrots, apples, or other starchy/sugary items from his diet.
Supplementation is critical in boosting circulation to the feet as well as removing free radicals from his bloodstream that are caused by inflammation. I generally recommend PreOx or Laminex, depending on the circumstance.
Keep me posted.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO