British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) is with British Dressage.

Hoof abscesses are more likely in winter due to prolonged wet weather making the sole of the foot softer, therefore making it easier for foreign objects or dirt to enter the foot.Hoof abscesses are commonly caused by dirt or gravel penetrating the white line (weakest area on the sole of the foot) or when a sharp object, such as a nail from a loose shoe, penetrates the hoof sole.Infection then rapidly develops with a build-up of pus within the confines of the hoof, which is extremely painful for the horse. Abscess treatment needs to commence quickly to halt the abscess finding its own exit point.

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Over recent days we are seeing more and more sad cases of horses  that have unknowingly ingested sycamore seeds. A silent danger that many horse owners are facing at the moment as the leaves and sycamore seeds are falling from the trees in record numbers.

British Equestrian Trade Association (BETA) is with British Dressage.

Hoof abscesses are more likely in winter due to prolonged wet weather making the sole of the foot softer, therefore making it easier for foreign objects or dirt to enter the foot.Hoof abscesses are commonly caused by dirt or gravel penetrating the white line (weakest area on the sole of the foot) or when a sharp object, such as a nail from a loose shoe, penetrates the hoof sole.Infection then rapidly develops with a build-up of pus within the confines of the hoof, which is extremely painful for the horse. Abscess treatment needs to commence quickly to halt the abscess finding its own exit point.

Short, simple posts are the best way to keep your visitors up to date. An attention-grabbing introductory paragraph and brief, informative content will ensure your readers keep coming back.

Over recent days we are seeing more and more sad cases of horses  that have unknowingly ingested sycamore seeds. A silent danger that many horse owners are facing at the moment as the leaves and sycamore seeds are falling from the trees in record numbers.