Thrush- Prevention and treatment

Now that we have gotten our early rain storm and our horses are experiencing mud, for the first time in 6+ months, it is time for hoof problems.  Thrush is the most common problem the foot will experience as your horse stands in wet footing.  Attached is great article from the horse magazine on prevention and care of thrush.

http://www.thehorse.com/pdf/factsheets/thrush/thrush.pdf