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Hoof Cracks!

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  • 05-04-2009 7:13pm
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    elaine13
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    My horse came in from the field with a horizontal crack going from the side of his heel to about an inch around just under the coronary band. its a bit gappy and im worried about infection. no lameness or swelling. Do they heal themselves or whats the story? :)


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    trevo
    Registered Users Posts: 81 ✭✭trevo


    elaine13 wrote: »
    My horse came in from the field with a horizontal crack going from the side of his heel to about an inch around just under the coronary band. its a bit gappy and im worried about infection. no lameness or swelling. Do they heal themselves or whats the story? :)


    my father's horse had this again after been out for the winter months but its not a big problem and dose grow out itself but deffo worth getting the vet to have a look or giving them a call...but he continue to train with no problems.


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    Alibear
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    Any photos?

    If it isn't too bad, then you should use a spray (such as blue foot rot spray) to prevent any infection.


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