What can you do for a horse with sore feet?

Warm soaks are best for abscess treatments and horses that have hoof pain related to cold weather, which may trace back to poor circulation. Paint-on treatments: Things like Venice turpentine and Tuf-Foot (www.tuf-foot.com, 888-TUF-FOOT) are commonly used to ease sole pain and encourage the sole to grow thicker.

What causes tender hooves in horses?

The causes of soreness can be divided into three broad categories: environmental, farriery, and genetics. Environment. Weather-related changes, especially periods of rain followed by periods of drought or vice versa, frequently bring about foot problems in horses.

How do you treat a bruised hooves?

In addition to rest, icing the hoof can help to relieve the pain and inflammation. “An acute bruise can be helped more with cold than with soaking, and we recommend putting the foot in ice,” says Bullock. “I also advocate anti-inflammatory medication in the beginning of treatment.

How do you know if your horse’s foot is sore?

If you find your horse limping or changing its gait, this may be a sign of soreness. A horse in good condition will walk on the outer wall of its hooves, signaling that the soles of their feet are concave, making for pain-free movement.

How can I tell if my horse’s hooves are sore?

When you are watching your horse move, look for differences in the amount of pressure it’s placing on each hoof. If a hoof is sore, your horse will change the distribution of its weight to keep pressure off of that hoof. This can change the horse’s movement dramatically.

Can a thin soled horse cause hoof pain?

Thin soles commonly lead to painful hoof bruising and abscesses. “Thin-soled horses are a challenge,” says Ted Vlahos, DVM, MS, Dipl. ABVP, Equine Regent ABVP, of Yellowstone Equine Hospital, in Cody, Wyoming. He emphasizes the importance of meeting nutritional needs to ensure good hoof growth in these horses.

Can you put hoof boots on a sore horse?

Hoof boots can be a lifesaver for rehabilitating a sore horse. Know their benefits and challenges. As a professional trimmer, I often encounter sore horses. Many have problems such as abscesses and founder. Hoof boots and pads can make sore horses feel instantly better, and can literally be a lifesaver in founder cases.

What kind of pain does soring cause a horse?

What is soring? Soring involves the intentional infliction of pain to a horse’s legs or hooves in order to force the horse to perform an artificial, exaggerated gait. Caustic chemicals—blistering agents like mustard oil, diesel fuel and kerosene—are applied to the horse’s limbs, causing extreme pain and suffering.