Ailments & Diseases

The recent warm weather suggests that spring is here – along with daffodils, spring grass… and...

  Arthritis Arthritis is unfortunately very common in horses, especially in the ageing horse population. It is a degenerative joint disease that causes pain and inflammation. Over time, the inflammation damages the cartilage within a joint beyond repair, leading to chronic pain. Cartilage is the ‘cushioning’ within a joint which allows it to run smoothly. […]

Laminitis The classic ‘laminitic’ pony is a native breed, and carrying a bit of extra weigh...