Equine
Advancing Equine Health and Welfare Through Cutting-Edge Research and Care.
At the Langford Trust, we believe every horse deserves the very best chance at a healthy, fulfilling life. Our fundraising initiatives support equine clinical research that addresses critical gaps in veterinary science and improves the care of horses. The studies we fund focus on key areas of equine health, generating high-quality evidence to guide diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Through this research, we aim to advance veterinary knowledge, improve clinical outcomes, and support the wellbeing of horses through innovation and evidence-based care.
Our current equine projects are tackling Trigeminal-mediated headshaking and laminitis both painful conditions with significant welfare implications for both animals and owners.
Equine projects…
Using the gut microbiome to predict laminitis risk in horses
Laminitis is one of the most serious and painful conditions affecting horses and ponies, causing severe foot pain, long-term disability, and, in some cases, euthanasia.
Improving the lives of horses with Trigeminal-Mediated Headshaking
Trigeminal-mediated headshaking is a debilitating neuropathic facial pain condition in horses, caused by abnormal sensitisation of the trigeminal nerve.