Horse Hoof Abscess Diagram. What i dont understand is why these abscesses have to wait to pop out on their own. The parts of the hoof are labeled for reference.
Pressure will build up causing the horse pain resulting in lameness. The horse may aggressively manipulate its stance and gait to avoid weight bearing on affected foot. Watch this poor horse get massive relief from this huge a.
Often they will rest one leg.
An abscess occurs when bacteria get trapped inside the hoof. Clean the foot thoroughly with the wire brush. No hoof no horse. Consider the size and weight of a horse relative to the size of a hoof and how fast horses can run or how high they can jump.