Large, soft swellings on a horse’s elbow are often linked to pressure and repeated irritation rather than sudden injury. Shoe boil conditions can remain cosmetic, but they may also progress to discomfort, infection, or lameness if left unaddressed. Understanding why these swellings form and how daily management influences healing supports better decisions for long term horse health.
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Post-Exercise Leg Care for Horses – Ice, Poultice, Sweats, and Liniments The legs of your horse are critical – and it’s up to us as riders and horse owners to monitor them daily and notice any subtle (or not so subtle) changes. After a ride, you have a minimum of three things to
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Stud or cannon crud in horses is that greasy, scaly mess of hair and goo that sits upon your horse’s cannon bones, usually in the hind legs. It’s typically a benign form of seborrhea, but this cannon keratosis can get secondary infections.
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Do check with the vet
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You could clip them, or not.
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