Frantic Call for Help
We got a call for help following a paddock incident that resulted in this wound.
There had been wet weather and the only thing that could be guessed is that the horse had been galloping and hit something hidden in the mud that has sliced off the back quarter of the hoof.
This was on the third day, after the vet had been and cut off the excess, and left it bandaged.
The wound was dirty, unhealthy tissue was forming, and the black areas indicate dead tissue which was at risk of becoming infected.
We supplied a tub of Golden Honey Healing Ointment, with instructions for use. By the next bandage change at 6 days, there was already a significant improvement.
The wound bed was clean, all the dead and dying tissue was cleaned out, and good healthy tissue was starting to grow in the bottom of the hole.
The lovely pink colour indicates good blood flow with healthy hoof tissue regrowing.
Even better news this horse was able to successfully compete 6 weeks later in the next dressage competition heats he was entered for.
Due to the strong tissue integrity of the new growth that refilled the hole he finished his tests sound.
Watch the video below to see the progress of the wound during the healing process.
Debbie is the founder of My Horse Supplies. She has had a lifelong love affair with horses. She currently runs an agistment centre, as well as caring for nearly 20 of her own horses.