These infections can also attack the white line and hoof walls. Commonly called white line disease, this is a very serious condition and should be treated immediately.
If you see a deep crease between the heel bulbs, smell an odor of your horse’s hoof or see visible signs of thrush, start treating immediately. Thrush is an infection of the frog of the horse’s hoof. Although the name Thrush implies a fungal infection, it often involves bacteria. Studies show that many of our horses suffer from some degree of bacterial or fungal hoof infection related to thrush. A combination of factors make our horses susceptible to thrush and white line disease, ie lack of movement, standing in manure or urine, soft, damp or wet footing, improper trimming and/or a diet high in sugars and carbs can all contribute to the problem.
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