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Wrap Elastoplast around the foot to keep the pad/bandage in place. Take care not to
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cause pressure over the heels or the coronary band. The heels should be padded with a
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VetBooks.ir • layer of cotton wool or Gamgee .
If the horse seems more uncomfortable with the frog supports, remove them and keep the
horse on a thick shavings bed until the vet arrives.
Figure 6.47 Applying a frog support
The frog supports allow some of the horse’s weight to be supported by the frog and this helps
to relieve the strain on the weakened laminae. By relieving the pressure on the tip of a rotated
pedal bone it reduces compression of the circumflex artery around the toe and helps to
restore circulation to the foot.
A superior first-aid support is the Styrofoam Support System. Styrofoam pads are used to
