For horses that compete at top levels, it is important that they are healthy and in top shape. In some cases, entrapped epiglottis in horses can cause problems in a horse’s performance.
What Does it Mean When A Horse Is Entrapped? - When a horse has entrapped epiglottis it means that the aryepiglottic fold completely obscures the apex and lateral margins of the epiglottis.
Entrapped epiglottis is a relatively uncommon breathing condition in horses. Most horses with entrapped epiglottis are able to make a full recovery and eventually return to regular exercise.