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Laminitis

An easy to ready guide available from the Natural Horse World Store.
An easy-to-ready guide available from the Natural Horse World Store.

Laminitis is the second biggest killer of horses after colic and as a mostly preventable condition, it’s vital we know what laminitis is, how it can be prevented, and what to do if our horse or pony has it.

It’s important to seek veterinary attention for any equine suspected of suffering from laminitis, but equally important to also consider alternatives to traditional ways of treatment.

Treatment and Rehab

Huge advances are being made in the barefoot rehabilitation of ‘foundered’ horses and backed up by scientific research by Auburn University in the USA.
Their rehabilitation method emphasized a mineral-balanced, low non-structural carbohydrate diet; daily exercise; hoof trimming that minimized hoof wall loading; and sole protection in the form of rubber hoof boots and/or hoof casts.

Prevention

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Of course, prevention is better than cure and this can be achieved by giving your horse as natural a lifestyle as possible, the correct nutrition, and plenty of movement along with barefoot hoof care.

If you’re looking for a comprehensive guide to how to understand, prevent or cure laminitis, this book has easily understood advice.
It offers practical solutions and simple preventive measures. The emphasis is on the very important role you play as the horse’s owner.

The following posts are a small sample of information and advice from personal experiences.

  • Supplements and what I do for my horses at risk of laminitis

    Supplements and what I do for my horses at risk of laminitis

    Noticing the early signs of laminitis After finding hoof rings on one of my horses last week, I sat down and ran through my actual…

  • How to Avoid Laminitis

    How to Avoid Laminitis

    The two most dangerous times for laminitis are in the spring and autumn, depending on where you live. Cooler climates and high altitudes can increase…

  • An idea for padding pony hooves

    An idea for padding pony hooves

    With founder in ponies being a real problem at this time of year, especially now we’ve had so much rain and spring growth, there will…

  • The truth about laminitis

    The truth about laminitis

    by Annemaree Woodward © When one of my donkeys, Sergeant Pepper, succumbed to laminitis in the spring of 2006, I was shocked. Although I’ve kept…

  • Using homeopathy to help acute laminitis – Pippin’s story by Kaya.

    Using homeopathy to help acute laminitis – Pippin’s story by Kaya.

    I went away for a few days to visit a friend, so had to ‘leave’ my ponies in the paddock 24/7. Normally they are on…

  • Laminitis Recovery

    Laminitis Recovery

    Amazing Founder Rehabilitation through hoof trimming and wholistic care. Most vets and horse owners consider a severe case of laminitis to be a death sentence.…

  • All Equines Are Prone To Laminitis

    All Equines Are Prone To Laminitis

    There are only two kinds of horses…. those that have laminitis and those that could someday get it! So what is laminitis and how do…

  • Native Grasses for Horses

    Native Grasses for Horses

    I was very excited to see an Australian native grass seed company that has several pasture mixes for horses to help prevent laminitis. Most pasture…

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