Caring for the Laminitic Horse on Stall Rest

Horses with the hoof disease laminitis can end up on long-term box rest while their feet heal. Caretakers should take several steps to ensure these horses don’t deteriorate mentally or physically during that time. Nicola Jarvis, BVetMed, Cert AVP (EM), Cert AVP (ESST), MRCVS, head of veterinary care at Redwings Horse Sanctuary, in Norfolk, U.K., offers some advice. #seniorhorse #horse #horsehealth #equinevet #equinehealth #equine #laminitis #horses #redwingshorsesanctuary #myseniorhorse