Strike action
OVERREACH and strike wounds – known as interference injuries – are often self-inflicted. An overreach typically occurs when a horse steps on the heels of a forelimb with a hind foot, while a strike wound can result from the edge of the hoof or shoe making sharp contact with the fetlock or pastern region.
Similar incidents can occur when there is contact between the limbs of two horses moving in close proximity. Injuries can range from minor grazes and bruises that can be managed with routine first aid, to issues
