abcesses - where in the hoof are they found?

[wench]

been told horse has an abcess on his hoof, and it has just burst. He has a small split in the top of his hoof where the hair meets the hoof, and had a small amount of liquid there if you pressed it. Is this an abcess?

 

[claire1976]

Doubt it. Most abcesses are in the sole and lower wall area. They very rarely burst as high up as you say the split is.

 

[Patches]

Abcesses can come out through the coronary band, I've seen others post about that exact same thing in the past.

 

[claire1976]

Yes, they can come out through the coronary band but like I said- its rare. However, this could be one of those cases granted.

 

[wench]

typical for my horse to get it.... think its just another one of his excuses to no go to the competition i had planned in acouple of weeks!

 

[scrat]

Our mare had an abcess that eventually burst out through the coronet band. It looked like a brownish liquid but not thick. This gave almost immediate relief from the pain for her although it took a couple of days for her to go sound. This was a very difficult one to locate so I guess it found the weakest place despite the farrier and vets efforts.

 

[merlinsquest]

Is it not called a quittor if its coming out of the coronary band???

 

[Guinness]

Yes, its not that rare to be honest. Poultice it for a few days and that should draw out most of the infection. If its not better by then get your vet out to double check.

 

[Donkeymad]

I've had a number over the years come out through the coronary band.