Dec 6, 2025 · Winter laminitis is a circulatory condition that causes sore hooves in horses exposed to cold temperatures. Horses affected by winter laminitis have impaired circulation within their hooves, …

Jun 18, 2024 · Founder is the common name for laminitis, a painful condition of inflammation and damage to the tissue (laminae) between the hoof and coffin bone that can affect both horses and …

Dec 4, 2025 · For horses that don’t have healthy hooves in the first place and won’t walk easily on hard, uneven surfaces, the sensitivity is easy to explain. For example, they may have only recently been …

Mar 21, 2025 · Learn about laminitis and founder in horses, including the acute to chronic phases, signs and symptoms, treatment options, and how to prevent founder.

Dec 4, 2019 · “Horses and ponies with insulin resistance can founder in the winter months with seemingly no identifiable predisposing factor,” shared Kathleen Crandell, Ph.D., a nutritionist for …

Learn about the signs and symptoms of founder, as well as the common causes, treatment options, and preventions. This guide provides everything you need to know to protect your horse from this …

Apr 19, 2024 · Should your horse experience laminitis or founder, immediate, bold treatment can play a key contributing factor in whether or not your horse will recover. Bras advises avoiding a “wait and …

Sep 30, 2024 · In this guide, we’ll go through the key signs of founder and how to spot them before it’s too late. What is Founder in Horses? Founder, also known as laminitis, is a serious condition …

Mar 27, 2025 · Learn to recognize, prevent, and treat founder in horses with expert tips on diet, hoof care, and early detection.

Apr 30, 2025 · Laminitis, or founder, is a painful condition that’s common in horses. It affects the hooves, has a variety of causes and, if left untreated, can result in permanent damage and death. This is an …