Navicular

1. Reduce concussion
2. Keep foot moist through use of conditioners inside boot
3. Complete protection of painful areas
4. Cold water soaking

 Founder

1. Poultice applications
2. Warm water soaks
3. Keep foot clean and pliable

 Abscesses

1. Applications of germicide and poultices
2. Pad inside boot to hold medication at abscess site
3. Keep foot clean and free from dirt and bacteria
4. Soak in Epsom Salts  

Thrush

1. Protection while infection drains
2. Pad and pack foot with medication
3. Keep foot clean and free from dirt and bacteria  

Sand Cracks

1. Overall support for cracked hoof to allow growth
2. Protect sensitive areas (with packing or padding) during growth period  

Seedy Toe

1. Applications of bacterial agent
2. Protection of tender areas  

Contracted Heels

1. Keep foot moist and pliable through use of hoof conditioner
2. Restore moisture through use of poultices or clay packs
3. Allow natural heel expansion and hoof protection while barefoot  

Corns

1. Provide protection and support for the hoof while leaving barefoot
2. Pad or boot to reduce concussion
3. Protect draining areas with pad
4. Hold medication at site of wound with boot or pad  

White Line Disease

1. Application of fungicide and bactericide by use of pad or boot
2. Protect affected areas from further invasion of dirt and debris
3. Reduce chance of further injury by bruising or quicking.
4. Protect hoof wall from excessive chipping during growth period