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Greetings Stacey,
Thank you for your patience in my getting to your situation. I hope that your horse continues to improve.
The key in feeding for laminitis is to reduce sugar and starch levels as much as possible. This means, no molasses or cereal grains (oats, corn, barley, wheat, etc), or sugary treats such as carrots and apples. So, check the feed that you're using for these items and choose instead, one that does not contain cereal grains or sweetening agents.
Also, you are in the spring season, which means that the grasses may be rich in fructans. Take a look at this website: www.safergrass.org -- I think you'll find it very helpful.
It's important to feed as much forages (hay and/or pasture) as he wants. So, have your hay analyzed for sugar and starch levels to ensure that's it's safe to feed. If not, you should soak it to remove the excess sugars.
And finally, see if you can find a magnesium supplement. He should have 4,000 mg per 100 kg of body weight.
I hope this is helpful.
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO