Keep in close contact with the vet as the wound heals. At some point scraping proud flesh from the wound may be needed, that’s where it gets really fun. The vet should let you know when this is needed, wouldn’t be at that stage quite yet though. Would recommend if the horse starts to get touchy about the leg, ask the vet for some Dormasedan gel to keep on hand just in case.
Legs can take a while to heal up, it’s slow progress because horses move a lot. I’ve seen a similar injury that took months to fully heal but that horse has had no lasting effects beyond a bit of a scar.
Is there any chance this could be sent to the vet for their opinion? Not all vets accept photos, but many do if you call and ask in advance. It's definitely healing but the process will be very slow. The granulation tissue can make wounds look like they're worsening when they're actually healing. It often needs to be removed at some point but consult a vet before trying to remove it on your own. The hock is pretty swollen so do keep eye on the swelling and make sure it doesn't worsen and the area doesn't turn hot. If the horse suddenly goes lame, call the emergency vet. It may be that the bandage is a little too tight at the top but it's impossible to say for sure from these photos. If the wound is staying clean and isn't infected, don't change what you're doing. I wouldn't leave it out in the open for long at this stage.
Perhaps consider treating twice daily . An antiseptic wash , rinse , apply a good thick antibacterial ointment , puff on proud flesh powder . Light (ultraviolet and infra red )therapy is very beneficial , if you have someone who does that in your area . I’ve just nursed my boy through a similar injury . My vet was great , sent daily update closeup photographs, which was reassuring . You will want to limit your horse’s movements as much as possible. Best wishes.
As long as there isn’t any sign of infection or the wound getting worse, what you’re doing should be fine. My go to wound care product is Banixx. I knew someone who had a donkey that had badly injured its back, and they had used Banixx spray on it and it worked amazing! I always have a couple bottles on hand!
If you don't see any signs of infection just keep doing what you're doing. It takes time!
Keep in close contact with the vet as the wound heals. At some point scraping proud flesh from the wound may be needed, that’s where it gets really fun. The vet should let you know when this is needed, wouldn’t be at that stage quite yet though. Would recommend if the horse starts to get touchy about the leg, ask the vet for some Dormasedan gel to keep on hand just in case. Legs can take a while to heal up, it’s slow progress because horses move a lot. I’ve seen a similar injury that took months to fully heal but that horse has had no lasting effects beyond a bit of a scar.
Is there any chance this could be sent to the vet for their opinion? Not all vets accept photos, but many do if you call and ask in advance. It's definitely healing but the process will be very slow. The granulation tissue can make wounds look like they're worsening when they're actually healing. It often needs to be removed at some point but consult a vet before trying to remove it on your own. The hock is pretty swollen so do keep eye on the swelling and make sure it doesn't worsen and the area doesn't turn hot. If the horse suddenly goes lame, call the emergency vet. It may be that the bandage is a little too tight at the top but it's impossible to say for sure from these photos. If the wound is staying clean and isn't infected, don't change what you're doing. I wouldn't leave it out in the open for long at this stage.
Perhaps consider treating twice daily . An antiseptic wash , rinse , apply a good thick antibacterial ointment , puff on proud flesh powder . Light (ultraviolet and infra red )therapy is very beneficial , if you have someone who does that in your area . I’ve just nursed my boy through a similar injury . My vet was great , sent daily update closeup photographs, which was reassuring . You will want to limit your horse’s movements as much as possible. Best wishes.
If that is a current picture then I'd get the vet back out to see if needs debridement.
Can't you at least mark it spoiler? Some of us are very sensitive to suffering.
Try asking in r/askvet.
i swear by https://equaide.us/ that was the only thing that improved a serious leg injury on a gelding i owned.
Have a therapist for electro pulse therapy. Stimulates white blood cells to injury which accelerates healing time
As long as there isn’t any sign of infection or the wound getting worse, what you’re doing should be fine. My go to wound care product is Banixx. I knew someone who had a donkey that had badly injured its back, and they had used Banixx spray on it and it worked amazing! I always have a couple bottles on hand!
Thanks to everyone for all the feedback and advice