01/05/2026
What Is a Coronet Band Abscess?
Few things get a horse owner’s attention faster than sudden lameness, especially when it seems to come out of nowhere. One day, your horse is moving comfortably, and the next, they are barely willing to put a foot down. In many cases, the culprit is a hoof abscess. When that abscess reaches the coronet band, it can appear dramatic and even alarming. The good news is that coronet band abscesses are common and very manageable with the right care.
A hoof abscess forms when bacteria become trapped inside the hoof, often through a tiny crack, a weak white line, or bruising from rocky or uneven footing. Moisture swings, such as wet conditions followed by dry ground, can also soften the hoof and make it more vulnerable. Abscesses want to find the quickest path of escape, which can sometimes be upward toward the coronet band instead of out through the sole. When it finally ruptures there, it can look messy, swollen, and painful, even after the pressure is finally released.
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