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Update: 4 weeks later (of very mild lameness) we finally got a burst abscess. Horse now appears sound. The first day of hot poulticing resulted in a lottttt of puss.

Thanks all for your feedback. I have recently relocated and this is a new vet, first time getting him out was for this. Although he is from a specialised equine clinic and YO/the whole yard have used him happily for years... I wish I could have MRI'ed but it is I just can't afford it (quoted...

Hi everyone, I am new to the navicular world with my horse only just getting a diagnosis last week so I'd like to pick your brains please (I'm desperate for some good news stories) My 19 year old gelding has been on/off mildly lame on his left fore for the past 7 weeks. Vet came out last week...

My shetland lives out 24/7 and will do for the rest of the winter. I have owned him for just over a year and last winter he was unrugged and living out full time however he did develop a small bit of rain scald on his back. I am looking in to buying him a turn out rug for this winter to prevent...

That is great to here, thanks. Ill get the vet out to get it sorted :) How is your horse now, is he sound?

Hey all, My horse injured his coronet band and hoof on 17th Jan '15. He was stabled at the time and I am not sure how he managed to do it but it seems like he got something like a nail caught above his hoof which ripped through the coronet band and hoof wall. It is a lot deeper than it first...

Hi all, So I have read endless threads on here about bringing a horse back into work after injury or time off but I am looking for some advice specific to my horses injury. How my horse became lame is a long story (I will post all the details below for those who are interested) but basically...