[HairOfTheDog]

Hmmm.... I don't ~think~ he did this related to the stall building, their area was kept clean and there isn't any protruding nails or wire around. If he had done it while turned out in the back forty where it's rough and tangled, I'd think he snagged it on something, but the pasture he's been in is clean and obstacle free, that is why I am thinking he kicked and struck himself in some display intended for the ladies.

I can unwrap it if you don't think it's helpful. Should I Bute him again? and if so, when?

[Duchess47]

I wouldn't give him bute unless he seems to be hurting - if he won't put weight on the leg. I'd just watch it awhile. If it's serious, he'll stop using it.


If it appears to be some kind of puncture, give him a tetanus shot if he hasn't had one recently.

[Beaker]

. Should I Bute him again?

Not to butt in, but I wouldn't bute him again personally, unless he starts favoring the leg. Bute is really hard on a horse's stomach. Are you buteing hom already for the navicular? Just curious. But I would unwrap it, and keep an eye on the swelling. Lots of hosing does the trick in cases like this. :-)