little lump

[Lucy J]

My horse had a cut on the top of one of her forelegs which she kept rubbing. I think it was a kick from one of the unshod shetlands judging by the size, it just looked like a scratch. I just used to put germoline on it. However, now she has a lump there. About a centimetre in length and, to me, quite noticeable. The cut healed over a month ago, an idea what this lump could be? Will it go away?

[Lgd]

Probably just scar tissue, it will shrink back slowly, although it may not go completely. Could try the homeopathic remedy Silicea, use the 6c strength, 3 pills twice a day for two weeks, as this will help reduce the scar tissue quicker.

[intouch]

If the splint bone was bruised it is possible this is a little splint forming. They do reduce in size but don't go away completely. They don't do any harm but are a bit unsightly and will put the horse down the line for showing.