Laminitis

How to Reduce Sugars and Starches in the Horse’s Diet

How to Reduce Sugars and Starches in the Horse’...

This is the fourth and final article in the Laminitis series.

How to Reduce Sugars and Starches in the Horse’...

This is the fourth and final article in the Laminitis series.

Laminitis Has More Than One Cause

Laminitis Has More Than One Cause

When people think of laminitis, they probably think of a pony that was turned out onto lush spring grass too quickly.

Laminitis Has More Than One Cause

When people think of laminitis, they probably think of a pony that was turned out onto lush spring grass too quickly.

What is Laminitis in Horses?

What is Laminitis in Horses?

In simplest terms, the word “laminitis” combines the words “lamina” and “itis” and therefore literally means inflammation of the lamina. The lamina are tiny Velcro-like tissue in horse hooves that...

What is Laminitis in Horses?

In simplest terms, the word “laminitis” combines the words “lamina” and “itis” and therefore literally means inflammation of the lamina. The lamina are tiny Velcro-like tissue in horse hooves that...

What do Sugars and Starches Have to do with Laminitis?

What do Sugars and Starches Have to do with Lam...

This third article in the Laminitis series explains the role that simple carbohydrates play in this condition. 

What do Sugars and Starches Have to do with Lam...

This third article in the Laminitis series explains the role that simple carbohydrates play in this condition.