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Hi Lynette,
Oh my!!! Sugar and starches need to be strictly avoided, so that includes molasses (like you mentioned) and oats -- no oats, none, nada, zip! 
Protein has nothing to do with laminitis. The key is to have quality protein so a commercial ration, such as Safe Choice and others, generally has essential amino acids added (lysine and methionine) to boost the quality of the protein found in plant feedstuffs.
SafeChoice may be a good idea, but unfortunately, its ingredients depend on the manufacturing plant; there's little consistency across products. I've seen some products that have corn in them. And, this is not what you want in a low starch feed. So, check the ingredients label for corn, oats, or barley.
Hope this is helpful!
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Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO