I always used the running water therapy. Especially in the spring, summer and early fall. In the winter time I opted for the cold pack method, but I used older, heavy, terry towel material. Another option, though a bit messy, is to use a section of inner tube and chilled oatmeal inside of the inter tube against the leg, after using petroleum jellt to protect the skin of the leg from burning from the chill of the oatmeal. Gently tie the top of the tube around the leg with a wide shoelace, and wait about 20-30 minutes. I learned this method from a very old farrier. It works great!
