Two of our neighbor’s horses contracted a common skin disease, and we also had a couple of others in the area develop colic. The prevalence of particular sicknesses made me want to learn more about the most common horse diseases, so I researched the topic. The most common horse diseases are strangles, equine herpesvirus, colic, …
✓ Founder (laminitis) is a severe inflammatory condition where the laminae—the connective tissue inside the hoof—weakens or fails. This can cause the coffin bone to rotate or sink, leading to intense pain and permanent structural damage. Immediate veterinary intervention is required to halt rotation and manage the underlying triggers like grain overload or rich pasture. …
My granddaughter’s barrel horse bowed a tendon and is going to lie up for a while. Her horse has tons of potential but can’t stay healthy, and this recent injury caused her to wonder why horses are so fragile. Horses are fragile because of the structure of their anatomy. The two most prevalent issues are …
The Short Answer Yes, a horse can founder on senior feed. While many senior feeds are designed to be “safe,” some contain high levels of starch and sugar (NSC) that can trigger laminitis in horses with Cushing’s (PPID) or Insulin Resistance. Always look for a feed with an NSC under 10% for at-risk horses. 🚨 …