Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
Your veterinary surgeon or farrier will first remove the horse’s shoe and then pare the sole over the bruise to relieve weight-bearing pressure, although excessive paring should be avoided in thin-soled horses or the pain may be worsened.
A poultice and protective bandage is applied to the foot. The poultice is removed after 24 hours and the protective bandage is replaced for a further 48 hours. The foot is then trimmed and re-shod when the foot is no longer painful.
Anti-inflammatory analgesic medication may be given in the early stage to ease the pain. The horse should be rested until fully recovered.
All horse’s feet should be regularly trimmed and shod by a qualified farrier and should always be picked to remove collected stones and debris and thoroughly cleaned out before exercise. Exercise on uneven and stony ground should be avoided, particularly for thin soled horses. Protective hoof pads are sometimes used for thin soled horses.
Seek veterinary advice if you suspect this disease.
A bruised sole in horses is a condition where the horse’s sole becomes tender and painful due to trauma or injury, often resulting in inflammation and discomfort.
Contracted Heels in Horses Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Contracted heels are characterized by a narrowing of the
Equine Thrush Seek veterinary advice before applying any treatment. Thrush is a common bacterial infection of a hoof’s frog. The
