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Clean out all the discharge that comes along with it as well. It may go deep, so make sure to be gentle on your horse’s hoof.

Step One: Clean out the infected tissue from around the frog.

There are three basic steps to treating thrush. Thrush can be nasty, but it is pretty simple to treat if you catch it early enough. Horses with misshapen hooves or unhealthy frogs will be extremely prone to thrush, no matter how much you control their external environment. The last step in preventing thrush is scheduling regular farrier checks. Moisture trapped in the hoof through mud, manure, or under a hoof pad can all create an ideal environment for thrush to grow. I would also suggest making a point to pick their hooves even if you don’t ride regularly.

Riding or lunging your horse will also allow your horse’s hoof to expand and contract, pushing out dirt and debris from the hoof. Cleaning your horse’s hooves every time you ride is a given. Either way, cleaning your horse’s manure regularly out of their habitation will go a long way in preventing thrush.Īfter prioritizing a clean, dry stall, the next step to prevent equine thrush is to clean your horse’s hooves on a regular basis. While some climates are harder than others, you can either provide a shelter and/or raised area in an outdoor paddock where the horse can stand outside of mud or accumulated manure, or create a drainage system in an indoor stall. Since thrush is caused by moisture left sitting too long in the horse’s hoof, the first step is to create a dry environment for your horse to stand in.