48. Spices Hoof Abscess

So, i said i'd give you an update on spices hooves and here it is....

I arrived at the yard today to find her hobbling along like she was crippled! Luckily i had my friend on hand to show me how to apply a poultice after the vet had been down to lance it but all the same it was pretty horrible to see spice in so much pain.

It's funny because just as i thought spice was making a brilliant transition this happens but i guess it's to be expected after all its only been 4 weeks and i was reading too that sometimes if a horse has had trauma to it's leg in the past where an infection has been present it can sometimes be trapped and unable to disperse due to the hoof being shod and lacking circulation so it can 'hide away' and lurk inside and not come to the surface so to speak until the shoes are removed. So, in view of the fact that both of spices hind legs were sliced by bramble a week or so prior to shoe removal it is quite possible this is what has caused the abscess.

Anyway, I have an expert on hand with lots of experience with abscesses to help me with the poultices so hopefully within a few days it will have diminished.

http://www.successful-natural-horsecare.com/hoof-abscess.html

Below is a video of what spice looked like...