EASY FOR YOU
TRUSTED BY FARRIERS
RELIEF FOR HORSES
Farriers reach for Magic Cushion® hoof packing because they know it works. You can reach for it, too. It's easy to apply in just three simple steps. Use it to protect hooves before a rocky trail ride, relieve sore hooves after a day of competing, or soothe thin soles. Original and Xtreme strengths both start reducing hoof heat within an hour* and are competition-safe.
How to apply Magic Cushion®
There are just three simple steps for using Magic Cushion on shod or bare hooves. It's easy enough for anyone to apply whenever needed. For long-term benefits, farriers may pack it under shoes and pads.
STEP 1: Pick
Clean the frog and sole of the hoof well so Magic Cushion can adhere directly to the hoof.
Pro tip: Apply petroleum jelly to the heel so product doesn't stick there.
STEP 2: Pack
Wear gloves to keep Magic Cushion from sticking to fingers. Work a golf ball-sized scoop into the grooves of the frog, then spread it across the frog and sole. Add more as needed for larger hooves.
STEP 3: Seal
For shod hooves, lower the packed hooves into saw dust or shavings. For barefoot hooves, cover the packed sole in paper or plastic, then apply self-adhering wrap over the entire sole and hoof.
Watch Lainey Ashker, 5-star event rider and Grand Prix dressage rider, pack a hoof with Magic Cushion®
Original or Xtreme? How the two strengths compare
Magic Cushion® Hoof Packing
General care, managing everyday soreness
Standard concentration: Turpentine 26.6%, Iodine 0.06%, Natural Leather Fiber, Rosin
Starts relieving heat within an hour, calms sole and frog inflammation*
No substances currently prohibited by USEF or FEI
As needed before or after work, long-term under shoes and pad
Magic Cushion® Xtreme Performance-Strength Hoof Packing
Demanding competitions, managing more severe soreness
Higher concentration of active ingredients: Turpentine 27%, Iodine 0.12%, Natural Leather & Wool Fibers, Rosin
Starts relieving heat within an hour, calms sole and frog inflammation*
No substances currently prohibited by USEF or FEI
As needed before or after work
Like-magic results proven by science
Thermal imaging confirms the Magic Cushion® cooling power.*
Hoof Before Treatment
Baseline Temp: 93.3°F
Hoof After Treatment
4 Hours Post-Application Temp: 84.8°F
FAQs
No, it’s easy enough for an owner or rider to apply wheneverneeded. There are just three simple steps for using it on shod or bare hooves. Keep your farrier up to date on how Magic Cushion is working for your horse.For long-term benefits, farriers may pack it under shoes and pads.
Use Magic Cushion to help prevent or treat hoofsoreness before or after demanding rides, riding on hard or rocky ground,travel days, and competitions. For thin-soled horses and those prone to hoofsoreness, use it as needed. For long-term management, your farrier can pack itunder a shoe or pad. For sudden or unexplained lameness, consult yourveterinarian or farrier.
Yes, Magic Cushion is designed to help horses prone to hoofsoreness because of thin soles, which tend to bruise easier. Pack thin-soledhooves before or after rides, or ask your farrier to apply Magic Cushion as along-term barrier under the shoe or pad.
Magic Cushion starts reducing hoof heat within an hour ofapplication. Thermal imaging from a 2012 study showed hoof heat dropped from93.3°F to 84.8°F four hours after Magic Cushion was applied.
Sometimes. You do not need to wrap a shod horse’s hoovesafter applying Magic Cushion. For optimal use overnight or in barefoot horses,cover the sole with paper or plastic, then cover the entire hoof and sole withself-adhering wrap or a hoof boot. If your farrier applies Magic Cushionunder a shoe or pad, wrapping is not necessary.
Magic Cushion is safe to use as needed or through the fullshoeing cycle by applying under the shoe or pad. For intermittent use, reapplyevery 24 to 48 hours until your horse is moving comfortably.
Magic Cushion contains no substances currently prohibited by USEF or FEI. Rules vary by organization and can change over time, so check the current rulebook before competing.
The original Magic Cushion is designed for everyday soreness and packing. Magic Cushion Xtreme delivers a higher concentration of active ingredients for stronger relief in horses doing demanding, repeated work.
Magic Cushion is sticky by design, so it stays on the hoof to keep working. Wear disposable gloves when you’re applying it. If any product ends up where you didn’t want it, you can remove it with isopropyl alcohol.
