Why hoof bruises happen
…the foot. The tales that bruises can tell The occasional hoof bruise is inevitable, but those that recur again and again in the same area of the foot indicate chronic…
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Management Changes For Avoiding Bruises
A foot bruise doesn’t sound serious. And in terms of long-term consequences, it’s usually not. But to your horse, it’s definitely a different matter. Bruised feet are extremely painful. Usually…
EQUUS Chart: Bruises, Strains and Sprains
The outward signs of joint bruises, strains and sprains can be so similar that it’s difficult to tell them apart. In fact, the first clue you may have that something’s…
Common Hoof Problems
…on the hoof. Sole Bruises Sole bruises appear as red spots or specks on the sole and frog. They vary in size due to the extent of the blood vessels…
5 Common Sport Horse Injuries
…healed and what your expectations are for his future performance. Bone Bruise Sporthorses can bruise bones in the foot and ankle joints?the coffin bone, the ends of the short and…
Caring for Your Horse’s Hooves in Winter
…Hoof Woes Hoof bruises: Frozen ground can be as unyielding as concrete. The concussion of each footfall on hard ground can lead to soreness and bruises. You probably won?t notice…
Eight Summer Health Concerns
…?10 Ways to Keep Your Horse Cool,? EQUUS 334.) 2. Bruised?hooves Description: Like your own skin, a hoof bruises when blunt-force trauma causes blood vessels within to rupture and leak….
EquiSearch’s Ask the Vet: Help for a Hoof Abscess
…abscess has opened to clean and protect the open area. Another reason for this type of lameness can be a deep bruise. A bruise that is deep often does not…
Lay-Up Prognosis For Hoof Problems
…excellent with correct care. ———- Sole bruise ACUTE TREATMENT: Cold alternating with hot soaks, packs and poultices. ONGOING TREATMENT: Shoe horse with full pad, possibly with silicone for extra…
Bruising in Your Horse’s Hoof
…the bruise, thinking I would open a pus-filled abscess. Instead, the sole opened with very little pressure and started bleeding-but no pus. I’ve never seen anything like this before and…