Carolyn R
Well-Known Member
Hi all. This isn't mini related, but none the less, I was wondering how long you all allow your horse to rest if they have a bruises sole or heel bulb. I found no other reason for my BH slight discomfort,she has the occasional off step on her right front limb. If she is in the stall or on soft ground there is no noticeable sign at all, on the pavement or the parts of the dry lot with stone/ rock, she has an occasional off step. I only allow 2 hours of grazing when they do go out a few times a week,but haven't had them on turnout since Wednesday, noticed her off step on Thursday,Very highly unlikely it is founder/laminitis related to grass kept her off asa precaution. Anyhow, since the poor girl has had me poke and prod all of her legs all day long and the only reaction I get is when I press her heel bulb on her right foot ( the one she miss steps on) I am guessing a bruise, no signs of an abscess, but I will keep a very close eye on it just I case. How long has it taken on average for your horses to get over a bruised sole/ heel, and have you rested them additional time before working with them? I am guessing I will probably just let her hang out for a full week and see how she is doing at that point.I may give her a dose of bute when she is on the dry turnout area just to help with any discomfort, but I really see no reason to do so when she is stalled at night on nice soft bedding. If she still has any mild discomfort after a week, I may consider calling the vet, love them, I just don't think this warrants an frantic call.