As any veterinarian or farrier will tell you, laminitis is one of the top diagnoses made in horses on a regular basis. Since this painful disease is preventable in many cases and difficult to manage once diagnosed, knowing the triggers and ways to prevent it is key to a healthy horse. Understanding horse nutrition when you are managing a horse with laminitis is important for the best possible outcome. Common Laminitis Triggers Laminitis is a complex disease …
Can you tell if your horse is in pain by the look on his face? The answer is yes, and it is scientifically calibrated. It is called the Horse Grimace Scale (HGS) If you have seen horses experiencing intense pain then you know the look. A horse in real pain has facial expressions that correlate with the level of pain he is feeling. What is fascinating is that science is now calibrating the characteristics of that …
