How is a sole bruise treated?
The horse’s shoes are first removed and then the sole is pared over the bruise to relieve weight-bearing pressure, although excessive paring should be avoided in thin soled horses or the pain may be worsened. A poultice and protective bandage is applied to the foot. The poultice is removed after 24 hours and the protective bandage is replaced for a further 48 hours. The foot is then trimmed and shod when the foot is no longer painful.
