What went wrong for the Rangers - and how to fix them This works best with a horse who will stand quietly eating their hay - not so much with a horse who will fidget.You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser Then I'd wrap duct tape around the ankles to try to keep the base as small as possible. I added pads (like thick leg wraps) to keep the bungie cords from chafing the withers or back. So I used bungie cords to hook two front boots, up and over the back/withers. But they're tricky, because the base is large, and a horse can step on them with the other foot and pull the boot off the foot. I used the CleanTrax soaking boots which are very sturdy and have never leaked. It was frustrating because I would lose all the solution, and have to start all over from scratch. But I found the bottoms ripped fairly quickly, especially if there were any tiny pebbles in the stall. With Oxine AH, we didn't have to do that, and it healed fine once the hoof grew out.Īs far as boots, yes you can use used large saline IV bags that you might be able to get from your vet. This was a large hole that any vet would have said required resectioning. I was able to completely resolve an old abscess hole that literally went from the coronet band all the way down to the sole, just by soaking with Oxine AH every few days over many months. I also put a dab of oily ointment on the outside just to waterproof it. This will keep dirt and manure out until the next cleaning. If the holes are large enough, you'll want to dig out any dirt or manure, do the soak, then stuff them with cotton after treatment. You'll also need an activator such as vinegar or citric acid, which Amazon also sells (I used citric acid).īoth CleanTrax and Oxine AH are excellent at infiltrating the hoof, and any deep holes you may have. One gallon costs $25, and it will last many months, if not years. Oxine AH works just as well, is a lot cheaper than CleanTrax, and is extremely effective. I have used CleanTrax and just about everything else out there to battle WLD (white line disease). DO NOT leave it in the sun or expose to heat. Store the bottle in a refrigerator or a cool dry place. The solution will damage colored fabrics. The powder and solution are for external use only. Infection, every 3 to 4 months use a bottle of CleanTrax to soak each To protect the horse’s feet and keep them free of.If the infection is bad or recurring, repeat the treatment in 2 to 4 weeks.PutĪn empty plastic bag over the hoof and close the top Allow the vapors to After soaking, DO NOT RINSE OR DRY THE HOOF.Or sprayed on the stall floor, trailer mats and trimming area to When you are finished soaking, the solution can be poured Minutes, so you can use the same solution to soak two hoofsĬonsecutively. Note: CleanTrax solution is good for a total of 90.If the infection is bad or recurring, extend the soak time to 60 minutes. Solution (if a bag is used, pull the top of the bag up above the knee Immerse the hoof completely into the CleanTrax.Pour all the CleanTrax solution into a CLeanTrax hoof boot or reinforced plastic bag.Mix entire contents of a bottle of CleanTRax into one gallon of room temperature tap water.Clean the hoof remove and wash away excess dirt and debris.Is going to be shod, clean and prepare the hoof for shoeing first.ĬleanTrax is safe to use on open wounds and will not affect the quality, Shop around for the best price.ĭo not open bottle until you are ready to use it.īefore use, remove horseshoes or anything else on the hoof. I've included the directions for use below.įamiliarize yourself with the instructions for use before you actually do the soaking so you can be efficient while doing it. Don't need the boots - heavy plastic bags work well too. Clean Trax is a good product, works well and is perfectly safe to use.
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