Thanks everyone! He has foundered, NOT Laminitis
It is only very mild so no need for x-rays.
He is feeling quite sorry for himself right now, but he's also just a big girl
The vet was sure it was the grass that caused it as there have apparantely been alot of cases this season up in the hills.
He is now being put on a diet of wheaten chaff soaked, speedi beet, his vit/min supplement and meadow hay. NO SUGAR AND NO CARBS!!! Oh and bute for the next week or so...
I am positive and know that he will get over it, but he will also have all the neccesary time off that he needs (I'm still too sore to ride after my fall a couple of weeks ago anyway)
Oh and I won't feed him founderguard as he has only just recovered from a bout of ulcers
These horses do my head in, they can go through a fence without scratching themselves but can founder at the drop of a hat