“My 16 year old gelding has just developed slight swelling on coronet bands of all four feet.”…
Slightly more pronounced on the front two. There is no heat and he is not lame. He is in great condition, turned out daily. The only two changes , moved to a new barn a week ago, and new introduction to hay. What do you think would be possible cause?
Dr. Kimberly Gryl’s Answer:
Susan:
Without any lameness or other soreness, and without a physical exam, I am not sure I can say a lot about your horse’s swollen coronet bands. It could be that he is slightly stocking up in all 4 feet, and you are just seeing this. He may have an unusual presentation of some type of allergy to his new environment (ie., new shavings or straw). Just continue to monitor him, and of course have him evaluated immediately if any lameness occurs.
