Can a Horse Be Ridden After Foundering?

DON'T: Ride yet!
It might be tempting, especially if your horse “seems” okay, but riding a post-laminitic horse is definitely ill-advised in the early months. If you want that laminar interface to reconstruct as it should, you've got to keep the weight off—specifically, your weight.

Can a horse recover from founder?

The prognosis for founder in horses is guarded. While some horses are able to withstand the treatment or heal on their own, others may be in constant pain and may need to be euthanized.

How soon can you ride a horse after laminitis?

Wait at least 30 days after your horse appears to be normal before resuming any sort of normal work. Laminitis can cause some permanent changes inside your horse's hoof, and for a horse to completely recover, some significant growth and healing has to occur.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.