What are the symptoms of founder?

Answer 1

1. "Founder stance" - the horse will shift weight to the back legs, with the front legs extended

2. Horse may refuse to stand or walk

3. Horse's gait is typically short with rapid foot placement

4. The digital pulse will be increased

5. The hoof will have an elevated temperature

6. There will be pain when the toe is compressed with hoof testers

7. There may be a depression of the skin proximal to the wall of the hoof

Answer 2

rocking back on their hoofs, lameness, weight gain, and a cresty neck