What we do
The Laminitis Site has helped hundreds of horses to recover from laminitis, all around the world. Some of these are hands-on rehabilitations at or local to The Laminitis Site, but most are helped through the Friends of The Laminitis Site support group (previously the EMS, PPID and Laminitis UK Group).
How TLS helps owners and their horses
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"Freddie has been sound for 2 years now and at grass, after recurring laminitis for 5 years and a diagnosis of EMS and severe ID in July 2020. We wouldn’t be where we are without Andrea Jones and TLS. Thank you." DT January 2022 |
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"When my best showjumper and apple of my eye was diagnosed with navicular 2 years ago, I started down the conventional route of box rest, controlled walking (attempted control at least), and graduated bar shoes. Smarty became increasingly uncomfortable and dangerous to work, being a caged animal was not something he accepted. Three months later, I removed the shoes, and started on our barefoot journey. I made some bad decisions during the next 9 months, but then was fortunate to find The Laminitis Site and Andrea, who bravely stepped in and offered me unending support and encouragement, when I felt utterly defeated.
As an equine vet myself, I am extremely choosy about who I recruit to help me with my precious 4-leggeds. Or in his case 2/3 legged! I was cautious about putting my trust in anyone as I felt my way in what felt like a new world. |
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Our issue wasn’t really Andrea’s favourite topic, being navicular rather than laminitis. But her encyclopaedic knowledge and understanding of equine hoof anatomy, physiology and biomechanics is based on sound science and in-depth education. This shone through and gave me the confidence to follow her generously given advice.
Through Andrea’s mentoring, unbelievable patience and skill in assessing foot pictures and marking up radiographs, we have come a long way. The horse that could not walk down the road without stumbling and painful steps, even in sturdy boots with a thick pad, is now trotting happily on the road and varied surfaces. Andrea has not just advised me on the trim, but also the diet (ad nauseum, sorry Andrea), soil testing, blood work and much more. I can never thank you for what you’ve done for me and Smarty, Andrea. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hopefully we will continue to progress. Anyone who is lucky enough to have Andrea help them should pay great attention and thank their lucky stars to have a true professional and guru of her field on side." Sally UK April 2021
Through Andrea’s mentoring, unbelievable patience and skill in assessing foot pictures and marking up radiographs, we have come a long way. The horse that could not walk down the road without stumbling and painful steps, even in sturdy boots with a thick pad, is now trotting happily on the road and varied surfaces. Andrea has not just advised me on the trim, but also the diet (ad nauseum, sorry Andrea), soil testing, blood work and much more. I can never thank you for what you’ve done for me and Smarty, Andrea. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Hopefully we will continue to progress. Anyone who is lucky enough to have Andrea help them should pay great attention and thank their lucky stars to have a true professional and guru of her field on side." Sally UK April 2021
"I am sooo glad I’m in the (Friends of The Laminitis Site) group. It’s been such a huge help and given me confidence that I can manage this. I felt completely overwhelmed before I joined and got your advice." Diane Scotland April 2021
"No thanks would be enough for your constant advice". JB November 2020
"No thanks would be enough for your constant advice". JB November 2020
"Thank you so much for all the help you have given me over the years, as without you I wouldn’t have had those extra 6.5 years." Nutmeg's owner UK August 2020
"Thank you so much for all the help you have given me over the years, as without you I wouldn’t have had those extra 6.5 years." Nutmeg's owner UK August 2020
"Thank you for your help and guidance in getting me started trimming". HB July 2020
"Thank you so much I cannot tell you how much of a relief it has been to find your site and finally get some clear understanding." NB June 2020
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"First alignment trim on fronts done! Saw almost immediate relief in G's stance. Was even cocking a back foot and leg. She seems to be quite comfortable in her Cloud boots. Thank you again for all the time and effort to help G! We put it to good use today and had a good outcome." JQ USA February 2020 |
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"Casper is still with me 9 months on and wouldn't have got this far without Andrea and The Laminitis Site". Jane UK June 2019
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Deb & Buttons
The Laminitis Site made suggestions for a realigning trim after x-rays showed that Deb's horse Buttons had rotation and was close to solar penetration on both front feet. After a couple of small trims, Deb posted on the FoTLS support group: “Just have to write again to say B is walking SO well tonight!” In Feb 2017 Deb, a veterinarian in New Zealand wrote: "The Laminitis Site has been fantastic helping me with Buttons as she recovers from laminitis. The advice and support they give is evidence-based and they have a great deal of experience in rehabilitating horses with laminitis, Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), Insulin Dysregulation (ID) and Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). I can't recommend them highly enough to anyone who is managing a horse with any of these conditions." |
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“A very good question here from The Laminitis Site who are a fantastic source of information for horse owners” - Liz Barrett, Boehringer Ingelheim, during the You've diagnosed PPID - now what? webinar by Prof. Andy Durham on BI Academy, Aug 2015
When asked how her pony managed to recover from laminitis and return to the show-ring, Sam replied:- "Lots of patience , a good diet/farrier/vet, and help from Andrea from the The Laminitis Site". SD UK Feb 2017
Re the article “Start Here” … "One of the best if not the best, articles I've seen . Thanks for posting". PA Portugal, May 2016
"My 10 year old mare was diagnosed with EMS this time last year, and is 560kg which is 10kg from her target weight, she's lost 56kg in total which is down to all the advise I've received from this site (and a lot of hard work). I can't thank you all enough. …... this site is invaluable thank you so much, your advise this last year has helped so much ….Thank you, I really thought I would never get to this point." AS UK May 2016
"Thank you for all your good work. This page is helping people every day ..." CC USA May 2016
"Am so glad to have found you, I am positive you are a great source of information. TLS support can save many horses." BD Spain Feb 2016
"Wow, thanks. That was exactly the information I was looking for! I appreciate your help and knowlege and the scientific approach you have to the subject: your advice is easy to understand and well documented. Thank you!" MJ UK Feb 2016