One last note about laminitis.
Buying a pony with laminitis.
Consult your equine practitioner to formulate a good dietary plan.
Horses which show signs of previous episodes of laminitis e g.
What do you guys think.
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.
Introduce your horse to lush pasture gradually.
Fat ponies and their cross breeds are most predisposed to laminitis.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.
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.
Hoof rings or slipper shaped feet are predisposed to future episodes because they have fewer healthy laminae remaining to support the.
Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
However any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected.