Four weeks ago I was planning out the show season for 19-year-old Dorado and me. I was planning with my friends and trainer to go cross-country schooling, and I was starting to learn the dressage tests I’d be riding throughout the year. Our goals were set, and I was so excited to reach them.

And then, our plans changed. DoradoÑa fit, active, and healthy Thoroughbred gelding of a nearly ideal weight, living in a small paddock with just a little grass to nibble onÑfoundered.

Cryotherapy is often recommended for horses with acute laminitis

Create a free account with TheHorse.com to view this content.

TheHorse.com is home to thousands of free articles about horse health care. In order to access some of our exclusive free content, you must be signed into TheHorse.com.

Start your free account today!

Already have an account?
and continue reading.