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Figure 6.34 Bruising at the medial seat of corn

Causes

Bruising can be caused by:
• the horse treading on a stone or other sharp object

• working on hard, rough ground

• wedging of a stone between the shoe and the sole

• pressure on the sole from shoes that are too small or incorrectly fitted

• shoes that have been left on for too long and press on the sole.

A number of factors predispose a horse to bruising. These include:

• thin or soft soles
• flat soles

• long-toe, low-heel conformation

• over-trimming of the hoof wall

• foot imbalance.