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Buying a pony with laminitis.
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.
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.
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.
I have the opportunity to buy a 17 yr old pony that had a bout of lamintis last year.
One last note about laminitis.
However any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected.
Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.
Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian and.
Introduce your horse to lush pasture gradually.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.