Laminitis : An Equine Plague of Unconscionable Proportions

Written by Jaime Jackson, a prominent figure in the field of natural horse care, this work serves as an intensive examination of laminitis, a debilitating and often fatal inflammatory condition of the laminae within a horse's hoof. Jackson drew upon decades of field research, particularly his studies of wild horse populations, to argue that domestic management practices are the primary drivers of this condition. Published in 2016 by his own imprint, the text functions as both a clinical guide and a manifesto for the barefoot movement, challenging conventional veterinary approaches to hoof pathology.

The book is characterized by Jackson’s distinctive, uncompromising advocacy for 'natural' boarding and trimming methodologies. Throughout the volume, he utilizes technical illustrations and case study documentation to contrast the biomechanics of wild horses with those of stabled animals. While the equine veterinary community has often remained skeptical of Jackson's dismissive stance toward traditional farriery, the work has been widely received by practitioners of natural horse care as a foundational, if controversial, resource for preventative management.