Consecutive days of cool, cloudy, rainy weather keeps grass green and favours clover growth. When interspersed with HOT sunny days this creates high risk conditions for all equines especially those prone to laminitis and other issues caused by such grass.

‘Pinking’ of the white line is a Red Flag because it means that blood supply to the laminae has been compromised, even if it was temporary.

Horses who show signs of Equine Metabolic Syndrome are prone to laminitis any time of the year but the risk goes up in spring and autumn.

Importantly Amanda stuck with it UNTIL his metabolism returned to normal functioning – time frames are always hard to predict but look at the difference over the last 6 months...

Jasper arrived at Chh Headquarters 5 years ago looking very unwell (see photograph below) - has never had another bout of laminitis. ...

There is substantial published evidence plus our own experience that highlight the flaws in the argument that hay is all they need...

Are Hoof rings a sign of inflammation laminitis? Not necessarily...

‘Grass-related’ edemas appear quickly and generally should resolve quite easily. Swellings called ‘Edemas’, are due to fluid becoming trapped within various tissues.

As with any feed item, it is not the item itself that is the problem – the overriding issues with lucerne/alfalfa stem from the fact...

The situation most people find themselves in is where keeping their horse on a green paddock all year round is their only option and we...

Of course CHH would advocate that grass-free options (not just yards or stables) need to be standard facilities when charging for grazing.

The horse’s hooves need to be both robust and at the same time sensitive to pressure so they can safely negotiate various terrain. The...

The feedback we receive from cases everywhere, all of whom have their different vets/farriers/trimmers/nutritional approaches, means we...