Laminitis Myth Busting Webinar Series
Laminitis is one of the most argued-over conditions in the industry.
Plenty of advice gets passed around, but much of it is built on ideas that were never properly tested, or have quietly fallen apart under closer scrutiny.
In this 8-part webinar series, Professor Chris Pollitt goes back to first principles.
The early sessions strip laminitis down to the anatomy and tissue-level mechanics, before tackling what really happens as the condition develops and where many long-held explanations start to fail.
This is not about chasing new trends or defending old ones. It is about understanding laminitis well enough to recognise weak reasoning when it appears, and strong evidence when it matters.
The series begins on 29 January at 8pm (UK).
If laminitis is part of your working life, this is a conversation worth being part of.
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LAMINITIS: MYTH BUSTER SERIES
Hosted by HoofFlix TV ā¢ Sponsored by 3D Anatomize
Featuring Professor Chris Pollitt
Starting Thursday 29 January 2026
Laminitis is one of the most devastating diseases affecting domesticated horsesāresponsible for the second highest number of equine euthanasia cases worldwide. Despite decades of research, misconceptions about its causes, mechanisms, and treatment still persist.
brings unprecedented clarity to this complex disease through eight deep, evidence-driven live webinar sessions with Professor Chris Pollitt, globally recognised as the leading authority on laminitis research.
This is the only public-access CPD series in which Pollitt will personally dismantle long-held myths and translate nearly 50 years of clinical and scientific research into clear, practical guidance.
ā SESSION 1: Bar Room Chat with Professor Chris Pollitt
Thursday 29 January 2026
An informal yet compelling conversation launching the series:
What inspired nearly half a century of laminitis research
The critical scientific breakthroughs that reshaped veterinary understanding
Mentors, researchers, collaborators, and the global research community
Pollittās reflections on the most persistent myths
Why laminitis remains so misunderstood
Where modern research is headingāand why that matters for every horse owner
This opening session sets the tone for a groundbreaking, myth-shattering educational journey.
š¤ About Professor Chris Pollitt
Professor Chris Pollitt BVSc PhD is one of the most influential figures in modern equine veterinary science. His landmark research at the University of Queensland revolutionised global understanding of laminitisāincluding:
The discovery of lamellar stretch and separation mechanisms
Vascular, inflammatory, endocrinological, and mechanical pathways of laminitis
The hoof capsuleālamellar interface in both healthy and diseased feet
3D mapping of lamellar anatomy
Development of digital venography for laminitic assessment
Groundbreaking studies on insulin dysregulation and metabolic laminitis
He has authored or co-authored hundreds of peer-reviewed papers, mentored numerous researchers, and remains a globally respected authority whose work is foundational to every modern text on laminitis.
This program is an extraordinary opportunity: Pollitt rarely presents extended, public-access educational series of this depth.