Laminitis

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

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.

Sub clinical laminitis hoof rings.