Fat ponies and their cross breeds are most predisposed to laminitis.
Buying a pony with laminitis.
What do you guys think.
I have the opportunity to buy a 17 yr old pony that had a bout of lamintis last year.
Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian and.
One last note about laminitis.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.
Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
However any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.
Consult your equine practitioner to formulate a good dietary plan.
Hoof rings or slipper shaped feet are predisposed to future episodes because they have fewer healthy laminae remaining to support the.
As the hoof begins to grow out your horse will have noticeable rings around the hoof wall.
Be aware that when a horse is ill under stress or overweight it is especially at risk.
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.