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Equine Health & Laminitis Advice

Welcome to the LightWave Equine blog, your trusted resource for expert information on equine laminitis, hoof health, and horse wellbeing. Whether you’re looking to recognise the early signs of laminitis, understand conditions such as PPID (Cushing’s disease) and Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS), or learn more about prevention and long-term management, you’ll find practical, evidence-based guidance here.

Our articles are designed to help horse owners make informed decisions while supporting, not replacing, advice from their veterinarian. Explore our latest insights, research and educational resources to help keep your horse healthy, comfortable and performing at its best.
Cushings Disease

Red Light Therapy vs. Traditional Meds: Which Is Better For Your Horse’s Laminitis?

When a horse is diagnosed with laminitis, the immediate priority for any owner or equine professional is the management of pain and the reduction of…

Cushings Disease

The Science of Pulsed-Light: How Photobiomodulation Heals Laminae From the Inside Out

Laminitis remains one of the most formidable challenges in equine healthcare. Whether stemming from metabolic disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars…

Cushings Disease

The Science of Pulsed-Light: How Photobiomodulation Heals Laminae From the Inside Out

Laminitis remains one of the most formidable challenges in equine healthcare. Whether stemming from metabolic disorders such as Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) and Pituitary Pars…

Cushings Disease

The Ultimate Guide to Horse Laminitis Symptoms: Early Warning Signs Every Owner Should Know

Laminitis is one of the most critical conditions a horse owner may face, characterized by the painful inflammation of the sensitive laminae within the hoof.…

Older horse showing common signs of PPID (Cushing’s disease)
Cushings Disease

PPID (Cushing’s Disease) in Horses: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Management

Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID), commonly known as Cushing’s disease, is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting older horses and ponies. Although it…

Horse showing early equine laminitis symptoms.
Equine Laminitis

Equine Laminitis Symptoms: Early Signs Every Owner Should Know

Learn to recognise the early equine laminitis symptoms, understand the common causes, and discover why prompt veterinary treatment is essential.

Horse with a cresty neck, a common sign of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS).
Equine Metabolic Syndrome

Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in Horses: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Prevention

Learn the symptoms, diagnosis and management of Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) in horses, and understand why it is a leading cause of laminitis.

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