Lush grass after winter can create founder in the spring for horses, especially those with metabolic conditions like EMS and Cushing’s. The higher sugars and starches react in the hindgut to create gas, endotoxins, and a changing pH that lead to laminitis and sometimes founder. Use grazing muzzles and treat spring grass like a diet change.
Founder in the Spring – Prevention and Care Read More »
Most quarter cracks in horses begin at the coronary band. Many are shallow, some are deep enough to bleed and cause lameness. Corrective farrier work is needed to rebalance the hoof and help this hoof crack heal.
Quarter Cracks in Horses Read More »
While laminitis and founder are used interchangeably, these two terrible hoof conditions vary just slightly. Laminitis is the swelling, while founder is the rotation of the bone in the hoof.
The Difference Between Laminitis and Founder Read More »
Be the detective and call in reinforcements.
15 Signs of Hoof Problems Read More »
Give him a reason to pick up his hooves – with kindness.
What to do When Your Horse Won’t Pick Up His Feet Read More »
Know your horse’s risk factors before feasting on salad
Help Prevent Grass Founder this Spring Read More »
No hoof no horse no fooling around
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