Laminitis in horses occurs all year-round and is an emergency that needs prompt action whenever it is suspected, so find out how to recognise it and what to do if your horse is showing signs What is ...

The normal horse or pony has a smooth, springy, regular gait moving freely, easily, and gracefully. Watching a fine horse move through its paces, it is not difficult to understand man's attraction to ...

Perry, the real-life donkey who inspired Eddie Murphy’s beloved Donkey character in DreamWorks' Shrek (2001), passed away on January 4, 2025, at the age of 30. Perry resided at the Barron Park Donkey ...

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Laminitis -- a complex, common and often devastating disease -- is the second biggest killer of domestic horses. Now a body of important research on it has been compiled. Laminitis -- a complex, ...

Frosted, best known for a record-breaking performance in the 2016 Metropolitan Handicap (G1), was euthanized because of an acute episode of laminitis April 15 at Darley's Jonabell Farm. A University ...

Laminitis, the painful foot malady that may well cut short the life of Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, is one of the oldest and most common veterinary problems associated with horses. It is painful for ...

A horse with laminitis will stand in a "sawhorse" stance, with all four legs angled out from the normal position. Educate yourself on laminitis, a debilitating and often fatal disease causing pain and ...

on behalf of the AAEP Foundation, Inc. As viewers around the world watched Barbaro pull up after the start of the 2006 Preakness Stakes, it was apparent to even the casual racing fan that the Kentucky ...

Laminitis is a major health concern, especially in horses and ponies who are overweight. It’s one of the most serious and debilitating conditions affecting the equine population, which can quickly ...