Spyda
Well-Known Member
Early last year my mare sustained a nasty wire cut to the rear of her ns front foot. The wire tore through the back of the pastern, just above the heal, a fair way in. After a long period of veterinary treatment, and 7 months rest at grass - the wound is now finally healed. The vet has looked at it and is pleased with how it has healed and says he does not think any lasting damage has been done. HOWEVER....
I do find the mare is slighly sore on that foot. She has now been re-shod but is still very slightly noding. Vet seemed unconcerned about it and says it will be tightening of the scar tissue causing her to move less freely.
So, she is left with a 1 inch wide bald area running 2/3 around the rear of her pastern, just above the heel, from outer back, to the inner front, of her foot. Assuming the wound is feeling tight and dry, can anyone suggest what I could apply to it to lubricate the scar and help free up the mare's movement?
I've been applying Camrosa ointment twice a day but wondered if there is anything better to try? Also, is the scar likely to become more comfortable for the mare as she gets back into work, or is something like that going to affect her permanently.
Although the vet seems unconcerned, I do not like the idea of hacking an even remotely unsound horse unless I know she's not in pain.
I do find the mare is slighly sore on that foot. She has now been re-shod but is still very slightly noding. Vet seemed unconcerned about it and says it will be tightening of the scar tissue causing her to move less freely.
So, she is left with a 1 inch wide bald area running 2/3 around the rear of her pastern, just above the heel, from outer back, to the inner front, of her foot. Assuming the wound is feeling tight and dry, can anyone suggest what I could apply to it to lubricate the scar and help free up the mare's movement?
I've been applying Camrosa ointment twice a day but wondered if there is anything better to try? Also, is the scar likely to become more comfortable for the mare as she gets back into work, or is something like that going to affect her permanently.
Although the vet seems unconcerned, I do not like the idea of hacking an even remotely unsound horse unless I know she's not in pain.
