Fat ponies and their cross breeds are most predisposed to laminitis.
Buying a pony with laminitis.
Keep this in mind when you re looking to buy a horse as well as this is an indication that they have had a laminitic episode before and may need a special diet.
As the hoof begins to grow out your horse will have noticeable rings around the hoof wall.
Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian and.
In a one year study of danish horses with and without laminitis harris and nanna luthersson dvm found that allowing a previously pasture restricted horse to have free choice grass or moving.
I have the opportunity to buy a 17 yr old pony that had a bout of lamintis last year.
Horses which show signs of previous episodes of laminitis e g.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.
Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
One last note about laminitis.
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Be aware that when a horse is ill under stress or overweight it is especially at risk.
Consult your equine practitioner to formulate a good dietary plan.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.