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The Laminitis Site

About The Laminitis Site

Our Aims
Who we are
​Why TLS was set up
TLS accounts and company information


The Laminitis Site was founded by researcher Andrea Jones and husband Dr Martin Lefley after nursing their Irish cob Homer through laminitis with severe rotation in all 4 feet.  Pat Laing, owner of Casareño, joined the directors in 2015.​

Our Aims

In May 2013 The Laminitis Site was registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by guarantee (No. 8530292, Registered Office: Akerian, Whiteways, Dewlish, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NA) with the following Objects:

1 To provide information and education on laminitis;
2 To fund and carry out research into laminitis and any related subject;
3 To care for and provide grants for the care of equids with laminitis.

The Laminitis Site is recognised by HM Revenue & Customs as a charity, and donations made to The Laminitis Site are eligible for the Gift Aid scheme.


The Laminitis Site is a charity, but is not registered with the Charity Commission, as only charities with an annual income of over £5,000 can register with the Charity Commission, and The Laminitis Site's income is currently below that threshold.

Who we are

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Andrea's first ride on Homer following laminitis in all 4 feet - what a celebration!
Andrea works full-time in the fields of equine laminitis and nutrition.  As well as running The Laminitis Site and its support group and forum, she is involved in various research projects, assists owners, vets and hoofcare professionals around the world with rehabilitation cases, lectures on laminitis and nutrition, and writes articles for international publications.

Pat joined TLS in April 2015, having retired early from a career in business analysis, strategic planning and project management to live in Spain. She has owned ponies and horses all her life and has enjoyed competing and teaching.
In 2014 she nursed one of her horses through a severe case of corticosteroid-induced laminitis with the help of TLS - see 
Casareño's recovery.    

The Laminitis Site is assisted by vets, researchers and hoof care experts around the world, all of whom have had first hand experience of laminitis.  Everyone involved with TLS works on a voluntary (unpaid) basis.

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Martin nursed Homer through laminitis
With an MSc in statistics and a PhD in artificial intelligence, Martin brings his research experience to TLS.  




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Pat's first ride on Casareño 10 months after he developed severe rotation in all 4 feet following a corticosteroid injection

Why TLS was set up

The Laminitis Site was founded because of and is dedicated to 
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Homer 1994 - 2012


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RIP Homer - he is the reason The Laminitis Site exists

TLS accounts and company information

The Laminitis Site is registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by guarantee No. 8530292. Registered Office: Akerian, Whiteways, Dewlish, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7NA.
Current directors: Ms Andrea Jones, Mrs Patricia Laing, ​Dr Martin Lefley, Mrs Anona Ross.

​Annual accounts as filed at Companies House, UK:
31 May 2014

31 May 2015
31 May 2016
31 May 2017
31 May 2018
31 May 2019
31 May 2020
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Disclaimer: The information, suggestions and links (hereafter referred to as “information”) contained in this website are provided for information purposes only and should not be relied upon nor replace professional veterinary advice.  Information is non-veterinary, is based as far as possible on current research, does not constitute advice or diagnosis, and should be discussed in full with all relevant vets and hoofcare or other professionals.  No responsibility is taken for the accuracy or suitability of information contained in this website, and no liability accepted for damages of any kind arising from use, reference to or reliance on any information contained in this website.  If you suspect your horse has laminitis or is ill, please consult your vet. 
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