Check your horses cast at least twice daily.

A horse with a cast should be checked frequently. We check them frequently to make sure no cast sores; cast sores can become very problematic in your horses recovery. Checking your horses cast involves:

• checking for heat or discharge
• checking for an increase in lameness
• checking the bottom of the cast for ware marks or splitting
• checking/replacing bandage around top/bottom of cast to prevent dirt and debris from entering
• checking for pain or swelling above/below cast