Hoof abscess. I find when popping an abscess (releasing the pressure) the horse usually presents a more severe lameness immediately after, providing the abscess drains well the horse usually recovers very quickly within days. It’s very important to avoid any wet/muddy areas for 1 to 2 weeks to prevent re infection - or use a poultice boot. #hoofcare #abscess | Tom Clothier Farrier

Large Hoof Abscess Infects Lamina and Subsolar Aspects of the Horse's Hoof. #hoofcare #horses #farrier #horsecare Let’s look at this unique hoof abscess. The area of the origin for the abscess occurred at the wall crack. The infection then moved under the sole and vented at the coronary band. This was a large two-dimensional abscess that infected the lamina and subsolar areas of the horse's hoof. We can see how significant the subsolar infection was once the farrier cleaned out the abscess to go