I have the opportunity to buy a 17 yr old pony that had a bout of lamintis last year.
Buying a pony with laminitis.
Introduce your horse to lush pasture gradually.
Be aware that when a horse is ill under stress or overweight it is especially at risk.
Fat ponies and their cross breeds are most predisposed to laminitis.
Horses which show signs of previous episodes of laminitis e g.
Laminitis starts at a microscopic level well before actual lameness sets in.
One last note about laminitis.
If you suspect laminitis consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.
Careful horse owners can learn to recognize the subtle signs caused by microscopic changes call their veterinarian and.
What do you guys think.
As the hoof begins to grow out your horse will have noticeable rings around the hoof wall.
Provide good routine health and hoof care.
However any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected.
Keep this in mind when you re looking to buy a horse as well as this is an indication that they have had a laminitic episode before and may need a special diet.