Apologies, only just seen this topic, pleased issues are now resolved. For future reference.
viewtopic.php?f=13&t=2946 For all inflammation, my own and the pony to manage his laminitis issues, we take turmeric powder, mine in water or milk but cancer doctors say in food or hot is very good. Pony has dampened feed, chaff some wet beet water with his mineral balance and turmeric. Twice daily if poss but once a day a tablespoon can really help.
Last year I had a spinal fracture and swelling, took turmeric in large quantities, ten teaspoons a day throughout the day to help with pain and to decrease swelling, it worked, otherwise it was catheter for life as bladder function would have been lost.
I don't know where other people in different locations from in bulk quantity, I use asiancookshop.co.uk and pureindianspices.co.uk and store in either plastic storage inside a dark cupboard or empty glass coffee jars under the cool shelf of the pantry.
The pain relief and anti-inflammatory properties really help me. I hope it can help your horses and families, especially as protection against stroke, heart disease, cancers, depression, altzheimers, parkinsons and many other distressing conditions.
Some info here but a google search or pubmed search will reveal much.