what are the signs of founder in horses
The condition most frequently occurs in the front hooves, which carry the majority of the horse's weight (estimated at approximately 60%) although it can affect the hind hooves as well. Clinical signs of equine laminitis include: 1  Reluctance or inability to walk;  Weight-shifting or treading;
Laminitis is a disease that affects the feet of hooved animals (ungulates) and it is found mostly in horses and cattle. Clinical signs include foot tenderness progressing to inability to walk, increased digital pulses, and increased temperature in the hooves.