Equine Laminitis

- Obel grading system

The severity of lameness is qualified using the Obel grading system:

-    Obel grade 1: Horse shifts weight between affected feet or continuously lift feet up. It is sound at the walk but displays a shortened stride at the trot.

-   Obel grade 2: Horse displays a stilted, stiff gait, although is willing to walk. It is possible to easily lift a front foot and have the horse take all of its weight on the contralateral limb.

-   Obel grade 3: Horse displays a stilted, stiff gait, but is reluctant to walk and is difficult when asked to lift a front foot.

-    Obel grade 4: Horse is very reluctant to move, or is recumbent.