G   back to resource centre home   Grass Founder By Horse SA www.horsesa.asn.au and the Mount Lofty Ranges Catchment Program Founder is a painful inflammatory disease of the horse’s foot. Symptoms: Resting forefeet, walking tenderly, ‘saw-horse’ stance, inflammation of hoof, pronounced pulse in digital arteries. What to do: remove horse to yard or stable, contact your veterinarian, follow the recommended treatment plan. Land Management: Restrict access to lush pasture, make use of yards and electric tape, seek advice on a suitable pasture mix.