Hi George. Thanks for viewing and commenting. Studies are still inconclusive in directly linking the use of steroids to laminitis. (Check out the PubMed link below to access the studies). That said, we always assess patient signalment, body condition, and history prior to use of steroids. Prevalence of and risk factors for acute laminitis in horses treated with corticosteroids: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31175222/

Hi Layla, We always recommend consulting with your veterinarian so they can assess why your horse is toe dragging. Generally speaking, we say start very slow and work your way up based on your horse's tolerance and fitness.