I think there are so many products on the market now a days that we feel as though we need to cover our horses in products!
After work it is ideal to cool the legs, this can be done with cold water.
The clays, gels etc work but water is just as effective.
Some horses get cracked skin from...
I have used diluted Jeyes Fluid before, I found that if you dampen the straw using a watering can with a sprinkler attachment it covers evenly.
Good luck:)
Hi. Have you tried scrubing the hoof with a soft brush using a hibiscrub dilution? If you do it daily then stand them on concrete (to allow drying) it stops infection and improves condition of frog :)