Thrush

I'd pick out daily, spray with Silvetrasol and slather in Silverfeet, then turn back out (mine are out 24/7). Hasn't failed so far, touch wood.
I would not use peroxide because it nectrotises the tissue.
I'd avoid too much trimming of frog or other parts of the hoof if possible, just remove any flappy bits about to come off.
If the central sulcus has a deep cleft and looks thrushy then clean it out, spray with Silvetrasol and stuff with some Hoof Stuff. Works really well on infection and helping the cleft to close up.
(Products can be Google'd to find).
 
If it is extremely bad then I would: Use peroxide to kill all of the bacteria, it fizzes and clears it up nicely. Pick feet out twice a day. I use Lincoln hoof disinfectant every few days in the winter just to keep on top of it. I've not found a product better than this that can be used on a regular basis. It's good as it's blue so you can see whether you've actually got into all of the crevices when you put in in the hoof. *Touch wood* my horse hasn't had bad thrush since last year, just the odd smelly hoof!
 
Thrush is an anaerobic bacteria so exposure to the oxygen kills it, You need to keep your horses feet picked out and kept dry, I would recommend getting a wire brush like this:http://www.stromsholm.co.uk/heavy-wi...row-1105-p.asp to properly clean out the feet and then treat with something like Kevin Bacon Hoof Solution, Hippo Sol or White Lightning

I personally use the Kevin Bacon Hoof Solution to clear anything up and then treat regularly with Swan Anti Bac Hoof Dressing to keep at bay. Hope this helps

Both products can be found here http://www.stromsholm.co.uk/hoof-care-24-c.asp
 
I used Red Horse Field Paste to clear it up (I applied it before riding in hoof boots, to give it maximum effect). For maintenance I use Sole Cleanse. Got a couple of rock crunchers with this regime!
 
I've just found these modern products to be so quick and effective. The Hoof Stuff is really useful for plugging a hole, and stays in the sulcus surprisingly well, even if the horse is turned out. It's keeping all the anitmicrobial stuff where you need it. I've found Silverfeet really effective for regular thrush.
My vet told me not to use hydrogen peroxide, but I know a lot of people still swear by it. I think there are various things that can work.
 
I cleaned mine and then sprayed with spray Iodene, it worked an absolute treat. You can buy brush on Iodene as well, I just happened to have some spray.
 
I just spray with diluted or undiluted apple cider vinegar , depending on the severity of the case . Ditto everyone else on the keeping the horses feet clean , though I do not pick out his feet everyday , but if you live on really muddy ground I would suggest putting some oil on after the vinegar .
Good luck with this , I struggle with a pony who is very suspestible to thrush , due to mismanagement from the previous owner , but he is now looking so much happier , with a treatment of vinegar and oil once a week , along with correct barefoot trimming . Tee tree oil is also really good to stop re-infection
 
Tinypony said:
I'd pick out daily, spray with Silvetrasol and slather in Silverfeet, then turn back out (mine are out 24/7). Hasn't failed so far, touch wood.
I would not use peroxide because it nectrotises the tissue.
I'd avoid too much trimming of frog or other parts of the hoof if possible, just remove any flappy bits about to come off.
If the central sulcus has a deep cleft and looks thrushy then clean it out, spray with Silvetrasol and stuff with some Hoof Stuff. Works really well on infection and helping the cleft to close up.
(Products can be Google'd to find).
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This. Silvetrasol is wonderful stuff.

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Serianas said:
Is stockholm tar no longer the remedy? Im so out of touch!
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I am not allowed Stockholm Tar after I didn't tighten the lid properly and it leaked all over my grooming kit . . . had to chuck several very nice brushes away and one that I did salvage (with a nice leather back!) still smells like Stockholm Tar FIVE YEARS LATER ;).

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