Wounds and Healing in Horses
Caring for your horse’s minor wounds
A scrape on the withers, a cut on the fetlock, a rub from tack: minor wounds are part of everyday life at the yard. Cleaned well and then protected, they heal quickly and without complications. Here is what to do, and the signs that mean you should call the vet.
Thermequin Sanitizing, soothing and healing spray for horses
- Reaches what the cream
- One to two applications a day
- Suitable for skin
- Avocado oil, aloe vera
32,00 €
Thermequin Soothing & healing cream for skin, horse wounds
- Leaves no greasy film
- Softens scabs
- Visible hair regrowth
- No essential oils
34,00 €
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Horse wound: treat it at the yard or call the vet?
A wound can be cared for at the yard if it bleeds little and stops quickly, if it is superficial, away from joints, tendons and eyes, and if the horse is not lame.
Call your vet if bleeding doesn't stop after a few minutes of pressure, if the wound is deep, gaping or close to a joint, if it is contaminated with soil or foreign bodies, if the horse is lame, or if heat, swelling or pus appear within 48 hours.
How a horse wound heals
Skin repairs itself in three stages: an inflammatory phase that cleans the wound, a phase where new tissue forms to fill it, then a maturation phase where the scar strengthens and fades. In horses, leg wounds take longer to heal because of constant movement, and can form excess granulation tissue (proud flesh) that needs to be monitored.
Caring for a minor horse wound in 4 steps
1. Clean. Clean hands, plenty of clean water or saline to rinse, clip the hair around it if needed, and pat dry gently with a gauze pad. Avoid neat alcohol and concentrated hydrogen peroxide, which damage the cells that are rebuilding.
2. Sanitise and soothe. The sanitising spray is applied without direct contact: handy on a sensitive or hard-to-reach area, or on a horse that won't stand still.
3. Protect and repair. The healing cream* goes on clean skin in a thin layer. It absorbs without leaving a greasy film, so dust and bedding don't stick to it. Avocado oil, aloe vera, propolis, calendula and comfrey support skin regeneration.
4. Check the wound every day until it has fully healed. A wound that doesn't close, turns red or swells should be seen by a vet.
The cream and spray come together in the Essential Pack. Neither contains essential oils.
Horse wounds: frequently asked questions
How long does a wound take to heal?
It depends on its size, depth and location, and on the horse's general health. A small, superficial wound that is well cared for closes within a few days to a few weeks; a wound on a leg usually takes longer.
Cream or spray on a wound?
Both share the same actives. The spray sanitises without contact, ideal to start with or on a sensitive area; the cream protects and nourishes the skin while it heals. They work together.
Should I cover the wound?
Depending on where it is and how serious it is, a dressing or bandage can help keep dirt out. Ask your vet for advice on a leg wound.
Can I put mud on a wound?
No: Thermequin Terre is for unbroken skin. For a wound, use the cream and spray.
*Does not replace veterinary advice.
