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    Mud fever problem

    Nizoral alone probably wont be enough to do the trick as it is only antifungal and the majority of mud fever cases are bacterial which can then become fungal. Water is the enemy here so making the area wet only helps to promote & spread the infection. I've had numerous hunter liveries over...
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    Any Farriers/hoof experts that can help me????

    Hi, It could be that if alot of foot was trimmed off your horse could be a little foot sore. Any sudden changes in a way that a horse is being shod can result in temporary lameness. Some farriers tend to take alot off the sole when preparing to fiit a shoe which i find to be the biggest cause of...
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    Anyone got a good treatment for thrush?

    How bad is it? Thrush can be either bacterial, fungal or both; so a antibacterial application wont work on a fungal thrush & vice versa. So...... use something that has both properties as already suggested ..Iodine.. Also if you want a natural approach try BITTER ALMOND OIL mixed with...
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    Help/Ideas?

    If he was only 'off colour' for a short period it is possible that he could have had a slight colic. Not all colics involve horses rolling & thrashing around. Like us ,sometimes you can have a slight tummy upset & other times it can be awful. If he's fine now I wouldn't worry about...
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    whats wrong with my boy?

    Hi, Sounds like a muscular problem but strange that he seems 'as normal' on the lunge. Hopefully your physio will be able to pin point the problem. If not, how long have you had him, his normal work routine, your experience as a rider etc? Good luck.
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    keratex hoof hardner

    At the end of the day the foot you have got is the foot you have got! There is no such miracle cure for cracked or brittle hooves. The best thing is a 'GOOD FARRIER'. Better still try going entirely bare foot and investing in a good pair/set of boots for road work. You'll probably find that...
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