Laminitis

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Is pasture ever safe for horses with PPID?

If a horse's PPID is well controlled by medication and management, he may be able to enjoy some grazing. But his risk of developing laminitis depends on several factors.

Cover of EQUUS Extra vol. 42: Laminitis Prevention. Coverlines include: Your laminitis prevention toolkit; How to identify underlying metabolic disorders; and Diet management tips for at-risk horses.

Laminitis Prevention Toolkit

Sorrel horse grazes grass in lush green pasture.

April | Laminitis Prevention, Spring Conditioning, Bathing Tips

Cover of EQUUS Extra Volume 40. Cover lines: 14 things to do for your horse; Spring horsekeeping priorities; Reduce the risk of laminitis.

Spring Horse Care Checklist

Cover of EQUUS Extra volume 39. Coverlines: What insulin does; Equine metabolic syndrome; the risk of laminitis

Understanding Insulin Resistance

dun horse shows profile while looking to the left in a snowy pasture

March | Spring Vaccinations, Grazing Muzzles, Shedding Patterns

Researchers found no correlation between coat color and behavior, but did find some behaviors—such as being hard to catch—were more common among horses of a particular gender.

To predict laminitis risk look at a horse’s neck

A cresty neck is a reliable indicator of increased risk for metabolic syndrome and associated laminitis in horses.

To prevent Red Maple poisoning, be aware of the source of leaves that fall into your horse's pasture.

The dangers of "Football Weather"

The first cool days of fall offer a welcome respite from summer heat, but they also bring an increased risk of laminitis.