In the spring, as grass is growing rapidly, it stores more sugar than it needs for growth, and horses consume the sugar as they graze. Later in the year, when the daylight and nighttime temperatures are more consistent and grass growth rates decrease, the plant uses up most of the sugar produced during the day each night.
Laminae make up the delicate, accordion-like tissue that attaches the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone the bone in the foot. The sensitive laminae cover the bone and interlock with the insensitive laminae lining the inside of the hoof wall to keep the coffin bone in place within the hoof. A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate.
The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. The Grass Founder and Laminitis e-book answers many common founder questions, such as:.
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The American Quarter Horse Journal. News and Blogs. Newsletter Sign Up. Magazines Overview. Current Issue. Quarter Racing Journal. Quarter Racing Journal Archive. Free eBooks. Over-feeding fat ponies is a very common cause, particularly during the spring months after recent rain.
The soluble carbohydrate content increases in grasses and clovers after rain. When ingested, this causes metabolic changes that result in altered blood flow to the laminae of the foot. Fat ponies and their cross-breeds are most predisposed to laminitis. However, any horse suffering a condition mentioned above may also be affected. Horses which show signs of previous episodes of laminitis e. Spring is when most episodes of laminitis due to over-feeding occur. If you suspect your horse has laminitis, seek veterinary attention immediately.
This will provide your veterinarian with a bench-mark against which to assess response to treatment and the necessary information from which to work with your farrier to achieve the best possible outcome. Rehab takes time. If you have a horse or pony which is prone to laminitis, talk to your Vet and hoof care professional who will be able to offer you more specific information.
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