Riverside Equine LLC

04/10/2025

04/01/2025

DO YOU KNOW WHAT CAUSES GRASS FOUNDER?

Spring is a wonderful time of the year, but it may be the beginning of some serious problems for horses vulnerable to grass founder — like horses that are over the age of 10, easy keepers, overweight or cresty-necked.

Laminitis or founder, as it is commonly called, is inflammation of the laminae of the horse’s foot. Laminae are the delicate, accordion-like tissues that attach the inner surface of the hoof wall to the coffin bone (the bone in the foot). A horse suffering from laminitis experiences a decrease in blood flow to the laminae, which in turn begin to die and separate. The final result is hoof wall separation, rotation of the coffin bone and extreme pain. In severe cases, the coffin bone will actually rotate through the sole of the horse’s hoof where it becomes infected and can ultimately lead to the horse having to be euthanized.

Laminitis can be triggered by different causes, like repeated concussion on hard ground (road founder), grain overload, retained placenta, hormonal imbalance (Cushing’s syndrome), obesity, and lush grass.

In cases of grass founder, the sugar fructans produced by rapidly growing grass stimulates an overgrowth of bacteria in the horse’s large intestine. The bacteria produce and release toxins (endotoxins) that are carried by the bloodstream to the foot where they cause damage to the laminae and small blood vessels.

The best way to deal with laminitis is preventing and managing the causes under your control. Consult your equine practitioner for further information and to formulate a plan tailored to your horse's individual situation. If you suspect laminitis, consider it a medical emergency and notify your veterinarian immediately.

02/28/2025

We can’t wait for the JLJ series to start!

Thank you Riverside Equine LLC for being a T-Shirt sponsor for our 2025 series!!! Dr.Pike is one of the best!!! ☺️

02/21/2025

🍀Shamrock Showdown Barrel Race 🍀
March 21-23, 2025

🎲High Rollers🎲 Saturday at Noon
▪️$200 Fees 95% Payback 3D 1/2 Sec Splits

♦️WPRA Approved Division/Junior - Great Lakes & Southeast
BBR Pending

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02/16/2025

Flickerwood Arena, Valentine's Day Barrel Race 2/15/25

02/07/2025

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas!!! We love seeing Riverside especially Christmas time with our favorite animal! Post your Christmas pictures! The most likes will get some gear! We hope all of you have a very Merry Christmas!!! 🎄🎁

12/23/2024