Capped elbow guide
Capped elbow, often called a shoe boil, usually comes from repeated pressure or trauma near the elbow when the horse lies down. Prevention and fit matter as much as topical support.
Quick answer: A capped elbow is commonly related to repeated pressure from the hoof or shoe against the elbow. Check bedding, shoeing, hoof contact, lying-down habits, and whether the swelling is soft, hot, painful, open, or infected-looking.
Educational support only. Capped elbow management often requires pressure prevention, bedding changes, farrier awareness, and veterinary care when inflamed or open.
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