Cowboy Magic Test Day 1

As promised in an earlier blog Rio and I will be participating in a Cowboy Magic product test over the next 3-4 weeks. I'll be posting periodic updates with pictures for those who want to fallow along. 

Day 1 Pictures...

Nasty right? This was the only shot that turned out even though I took pics of all 4 feet. All 4 feet have thrush, but this is by far the worst of the four. I've tried other remedies that seem to keep it in check, but don't get rid of it in its entirety.... Thrush Buster, Durasoul, natural remedies like antibacterial scrub followed by apple cider vinegar to concoctions of Neosporin, anti-fungal ointment, and iodine. Nothing has worked with 100% effectiveness and our biggest problem is that its hard for me to get out every day let alone more then once a day to spend 45 minutes doctoring feet.   The harsher chemicals like dursoul or Thrush Buster also tend to dry the foot out and do their own damage in place of the thrush. 

The product we are going to be testing out is a Cowboy Magic product called Krudbuster Thrush Killer. They claim that it will not dry out or damage the foot like other products, and will not stain or burn your skin if you get it on yourself during application, AND that it will effectively kill thrush. 


The active ingredients are Chloroxylenol (antibacterial) and Salacylic Acid (anti-fungal) which are supposed to kill both gram negative and gram positive bacteria where other antibiotic topical kill one or the other.


Since I'm testing the product I'm not going to be using any other treatments with it that could invalidate the test. I pick the foot and brush as much dirt out as possible then scrub the foot with soapy water rinse and apply the Cowboy Magic Thrush Killer. I brush it into the foot and heal with a tooth brush and I let him stand for 10-15 minutes on clean dry concrete before putting him up. The product claims that 2 minutes on a clean dry surface is enough time for the product to soak in, but I'm not taking any chances... besides its extra time with the horse which is never a bad thing!


It is my goal to be at the barn everyday to treat the feet at least once for the next 10 days minimum and I'll be posting updated pictures and notes ever few days. 


Outside of the using the medication I'm going to try adding more bedding to his stall and picking it myself as well as cleaning his paddock myself. I'm hoping a dryer environment cleaned more often in combination with this product will drastically improve the situation with his feet. 


Tune in for follow ups!