Summer Laminitis: Why brown grass can still be dangerous

Summer Laminitis: Why brown grass can still be dangerous

When most people think about laminitis, they picture lush, green spring grass. However, the current conditions across the UK are proving that laminitis isn’t just a springtime problem. Although our “green and pleasant land” is looking anything but...
Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Laminitis in Horses: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

Laminitis in horses is back with a vengeance this year, and at Little Rock Equine Vets we are seeing an increasing number of cases across Staffordshire and the surrounding areas. We’re seeing more cases, often earlier in the season, and in a wider range of horses and...
Protecting Your Horse from the Ground Up.

Protecting Your Horse from the Ground Up.

Your horse’s feet are the foundation of their whole body. When hooves aren’t balanced, it’s a bit like you wearing one shoe with a higher heel than the other. You can still walk. You might even manage quite well for a while. But over time, things start to ache. Joints...