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HOW TO APPLY A HOOF POULTICE

Supplies (make up before you start)
  • Poultice:  Many different poultice products can be used, my recommendation is one most everyone has or can easily obtain--  sugar with a small amount of betadine solution to make a paste
  • Baby diaper (typically 16-20 pound fits normal 1000 pound horse)
  • Duct tape made into a square 12-16 inches square
  • Elasticon
1)  Clean foot well with water and firm brush, then dry
2)  Lift the foot and apply sugar/betatdine mixture to bottom of hoof
3)  Apply a baby diaper (the toe of the hoof fits into the fold)
4)  Apply duct tape square, secure with extra duct tape if needed
6)  Elasticon around top to secure (do not pull tight, stretch and lay loosely on skin).