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McTarnahans® Leg Care Remedies distributed by Jacks Inc. Jacks Mfg Inc is a wholesale distributor and owner of the McTarnahans® line of products and/or remedies in the equine industry today.
What Makes Our Company Different?
Founded in 1971, Jacks Inc. is a globally recognized manufacturer and distributor for many of the Equine Industry’s finest products ranging from Standardbred and Thoroughbred equipment to the Western, English, Miniature, Foal, and Draft markets. We continue our reputation established by founder Jack Balahtsis of offering unparalleled quality, selection, service and price to continually meet and exceed the needs of our customers.
McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener
To be used when a tightener is indicated. McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener is an analgesic leg tightener that will not blister or scurf. It is a quick penetrating analgesic tightener excellent for bowed tendons. Formulated over 40 years ago, Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener produces fast results in tightening of the skin tissue to promote faster healing of the tendon.
Directions: Shake well before using. Use rubber gloves. Saturate area to be treated by applying with brush daily. Hand rubbing (with rubber gloves) will enhance penetration and effectiveness. Bandaging optional if desired. Store in cool place. Cap tightly after using.
Active Ingredients: Aluminum Sulphate 6.16%, Tannic Acid 6.16%,Phenol 6%.
Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water and Glycerin
McTarnahans® Enticer
McTarnahans® Enticer is a counter irritant for use as an aid in the temporary relief of minor stiffness and soreness caused by overexertion. Most tendon/ hoof injuries are caused by overexertion, resulting in pain, stiffness, swelling, and often lameness. Application of the counterirritant Enticer can help most horses regain soundness in weeks. With the combination of anti-bacterial iodine and pine tar for reducing inflammation it is making Enticer popular amongst many trainers.
Directions: Stir well before use. Clip hair from area where Enticer will be applied and then frugally apply by rubbing in with a gloved hand or small stiff brush. Be careful not to over apply! Application of Enticer is made easier by warming prior to use. Continue daily application of Enticer until blistering, cracking, or scaling of the skin is noticed and then cease applying and leave the site alone. It is best to continue exercising the horse while Enticer is being used. It does not leave a permanent mark.
Active Ingredients: 2.1% Iodine. Inactive ingredients: Pine Tar, Glycerin, Kaolin, Potassium Iodide, Deionized Water.
McTarnahans® Leg Tightener
McTarnahans® Leg Tightener was carefully compounded as an aid in the treatment of curbs, mushy knees and ankles, buck shins, or certain incipient inflammatory conditions of horses legs such as bowed tendons and suspensory ligament troubles.
Directions: Shake Well Before Using. Clip hair in area to be reated. Have leg thoroughly dry before applying Leg Tightener. Apply once a day with leg paint brush. Work well into roots of hair. For best results, massage leg thoroughly after applying. Leg Tightener may be used under dry or cold water bandages. When using under cold water bandages, be sure to have the leg thoroughly dry of liniment before applying bandage.
Active Ingredients: Isopropyl Alcohol 61.5%, Creosote 5.3%, Camphor 2.8%, Methyl Salicylate 1.5% Inactive Ingredients: Deionized Water, Redistilled Tupentine, Eucalyptus Oil, Menthol, Guiacol, Oil of Origanum, Oil of Cloves, Oilof Pepperment, Acetone and FD & C Yellow #5.
When and Why Should You Use Leg Tightener?
When the tightener you are using now does not do the following things:
1st Does it have Deep Penetration? Does it reach down to the ligaments and tendons and go to work where a tightener should work?
2nd Does it Hold? This is very important to you, when you set your horse down to hard work or racing. Here is where it counts. You can win or lose here.
3rd Does it leave the skin Pliable? and Normal, or is it just an astringent skin tightener? Don’t be fooled by this type of tightener. Tightening the skin, and tightening the ligaments and tendons are two completely different things. If a tightener does not Penetrate Deep Into The Base of the condition, you will not get Long Lasting Results, that are necessary in competition or competitive racing.
McTarnahans® Shin-Guard
The original U.S. Formula, McTarnahans® "Winners Circle" Shin-Guard is recommended for the symptomatic relief and prevention of temporary pain and discomfort associated with splints, osselettes, swelling, tendons, and soft ankles due to overexertion or strenuous exercise.
McTarnahans® leg tightener has been an outstanding product. I used it years ago when working as a racing stable groom and it kept the horses going. When I needed something a bit stronger than plain liminent for my Morgan show horse, I remembered this product, ordered it and had wonderful results. My Morgan is back in the ring and will be 100% by the first of next show season. I was so happy to have found it again.
Jo Ann Bush, MA
A friend recommended this product to me for putting on my mares hooves that are very weather cracked, one is even split way up to almost the coronet band. The Enticer does a really good job of killing the bacteria that can cause cracks, and helps keep the hoof moist. This is probably the closest thing to reducine I have used thus far. Seeing how I keep hearing it has been discontinued I believe this Enticer is the new way to go!
Marta S, NC
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You can find Jack's Products in many local retail stores, horse catalogs and online sources. If you have any trouble, please don't hesitate to call us to place your order-- we are happy to talk to you about your horse, the products that can help you and to serve you today! McTarnahans Ball Liniment brace antiseptic for equine muscle soreness by Jacks Inc
What is the McTarnahans® line of leg-care remedies?
McTarnahans® is a heritage line of medicated formulas and turf remedies owned and distributed by Jacks Inc., positioned as products "trusted by trainers for generations." The catalog spans topical liniments, leg paints, poultices, sweats, hoof care and respiratory aids built for hard-working performance horses. Flagship products include McTarnahans® Ball Liniment, McTarnahans® Green Cool Gel, McTarnahans® Absorbent Liniment and McTarnahans® Absorbent Blue Lotion. The line is organized around the premium "Winners Circle" tier of cooling braces, tighteners and salves used at the track and in the barn.
McTarnahans Green Cool Gel quick cooling equine liniment and leg braceWho is Jacks Inc., the company behind McTarnahans®? Founded in 1971, Jacks Inc. (Jacks Manufacturing Inc.) is a globally recognized manufacturer and wholesale distributor of many of the equine industry's finest products. The company serves Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Western, English, Miniature, Foal and Draft markets with tack, blankets, leg wraps, grooming supplies and therapeutic remedies, and now carries pet products for dogs and cats as well. Jacks Inc. is the owner of the McTarnahans® line of products and remedies and has been an industry leader for over 40 years. Its operations are based at 2250 Kenskill Avenue in Washington Court House, Ohio.
McTarnahans Absorbent Liniment maximum strength herbal brace and coolant for horsesWhat is inside these formulas, and where are they made? Many McTarnahans® remedies are proudly marked Made in USA and built around time-tested counterirritant and herbal ingredients. McTarnahans® B-R Bone Liniment 8 oz. is a camphor-based rubefacient counterirritant, while McTarnahans® Hot Pink Lotion 16 oz. is camphor-driven and astringent. Hoof and skin products lean on natural conditioners: McTarnahans® Chafing Lotion 16 oz. blends honey, vitamin E, aloe vera and lanolin, and McTarnahans® Vitamin E Ointment 8 oz. uses wheat germ and lanolin. McTarnahans® Citronella Shampoo is DEA-free and environmentally friendly with 2.5% citronella.
McTarnahans Ball Solution 16 oz counterirritant for horse muscle soreness since 1944
How do the leg-care remedies work on a sore horse?
The liniments and braces deliver deep-penetrating, fast relief of muscle soreness and minor leg ailments. McTarnahans® Ball Liniment is a brace antiseptic effective on inflammation and heat in the knees, tendons or ankles, ensuring deep penetration and prompt relief. McTarnahans® Green Cool Gel is a quick cooling liniment in gel form for temporary relief of minor soreness and stiffness while acting as a leg brace. For tougher cases, McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener 16 oz. works as an analgesic that promotes tendon healing, and McTarnahans® Sweat 16 oz. targets enlarged joints, swelling and inflammation.
Who relies on McTarnahans® products?
The line is aimed squarely at trainers, grooms, owners and barn managers who need professional-grade care for performance and racing horses. McTarnahans® Ball Solution® 16 oz. is recognized worldwide and has been used since 1944 to relieve muscle soreness, curbs, splints, ringbone, cracked heel, bowed tendons and big knees from extreme overexertion. Poultices such as McTarnahans® R/T Medicated Poultice 23 lbs. and McTarnahans® R/T Epsom Poultice 23 lbs. carry a true race-track ("R/T") pedigree, while hoof products like McTarnahans® Sole-Eeze 4 oz. and McTarnahans® Balsam Of Peru 1 lb. address tender-footed and dry, brittle hooves.
How do you buy McTarnahans® and Jacks® products?
Jacks Inc. operates as a wholesale distributor, so McTarnahans® and Jacks® products are sold through authorized retailers and dealers rather than direct retail; pricing on jacksmfg.com requires a dealer log-in or a "become a retailer" application. The company can be reached toll-free at (local ), with offices open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Larger or flammable items such as gallon-size liniments ship by truck with additional fees. Tack shops and equine supply retailers nationwide stock the McTarnahans® leg-care line.
Per Jacks Inc.: founded in 1971, a globally-recognized manufacturer and distributor for many of the equine industry's finest products — ranging from Standardbred and Thoroughbred equipment to the Western, English, Miniature, Foal, and Draft markets.
Per the company: continues the reputation established by founder Jack Balahtsis of unparalleled quality, selection, service, and price.
What is McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener?
Per Jacks Inc.: McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener is an analgesic leg tightener that will not blister or scurf. Quick-penetrating, excellent for bowed tendons. Formulated over 40 years ago; produces fast results in tightening skin tissue to promote faster healing of the tendon.
Active ingredients: Aluminum Sulphate 6.16%, Tannic Acid 6.16%, Phenol 6%. Inactive: deionized water and glycerin.
How do I apply Leg Magic?
Per Jacks: Shake well before using. Use rubber gloves. Saturate area to be treated by applying with brush daily. Hand rubbing (with gloves) enhances penetration and effectiveness. Bandaging optional. Store in cool place; cap tightly after use.
What's McTarnahans® Enticer?
Per Jacks: Enticer is a counter-irritant for use as an aid in temporary relief of minor stiffness and soreness from overexertion.
Per the company: most tendon/hoof injuries are caused by overexertion (pain, stiffness, swelling, often lameness). Application of Enticer can help most horses regain soundness in weeks. Combination of anti-bacterial iodine and pine tar for inflammation reduction is making Enticer popular among trainers.
How do I apply Enticer?
Per Jacks: Stir well before use. Clip hair from the application area; apply frugally by rubbing in with gloved hand or small stiff brush. "Be careful not to over-apply."
How do I order?
Per Jacks Inc.: Phone 877-335-5121, email [email protected], website http://www.jacksmfg.com/. Pricing as quoted is subject to change.
Who makes McTarnahans® products?
McTarnahans® is owned and distributed by Jacks Inc. (Jacks Manufacturing Inc.), a wholesale equine manufacturer and distributor founded in 1971. Jacks Inc. is the owner of the McTarnahans® line of products and remedies in the equine industry. The company is based at 2250 Kenskill Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160.
What is the McTarnahans® line of products?
McTarnahans® is a line of medicated formulas and turf remedies for performance and racing horses, marketed as 'trusted by trainers for generations.' It includes liniments, braces, leg paints, poultices, sweats, tighteners, hoof conditioners and respiratory aids. The premium tier within the line is known as the 'Winners Circle' collection.
What is McTarnahans® Ball Liniment used for?
McTarnahans® Ball Liniment is a brace antiseptic effective in the relief of muscle soreness and minor leg ailments, including inflammation and heat in the knees, tendons or ankles. It ensures deep penetration and prompt relief. The product is Made in USA.
How old is the McTarnahans® Ball Solution® formula?
McTarnahans® Ball Solution® 16 oz. is recognized worldwide and has been used since 1944 — more than 80 years. It is an excellent counterirritant used for the relief of muscle soreness, curbs, splints, ringbone, cracked heel, bowed tendons and big knees due to extreme overexertion.
What is in the 'Winners Circle' line?
The McTarnahans® 'Winners Circle' line is the premium tier of the brand and includes Absorbent Liniment, Absorbent Blue Lotion, B-R Bone Liniment 8 oz., Durex 7% Tincture Iodine 16 oz., Hot Pink Lotion 16 oz., Vet Heel Salve 16 oz., Vitamin E Ointment 8 oz., Sole-Eeze 4 oz., Sweat 16 oz., Leg Tightener 16 oz. and Shin Guard 8 oz.
Are McTarnahans® products made in the USA?
Yes — many McTarnahans® remedies are marked Made in USA, including Green Cool Gel, Stifle & Hock Paint, Sweat, Leg Tightener, Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener, Nayzo Nasal Ointment, Uva Ursi Leaves and Haarlem Oil. Manufacturing is handled for Jacks Inc. in the United States.
What is McTarnahans® Green Cool Gel?
McTarnahans® Green Cool Gel is a quick cooling liniment in a gel form. It provides quick temporary relief of minor soreness and stiffness while acting as an equine liniment and leg brace. It is part of the McTarnahans® line and is Made in USA.
Does McTarnahans® offer products for tendons and bowed tendons?
Yes. McTarnahans® Leg Magic & Bowed Tendon Tightener 16 oz. is an analgesic that helps promote tendon healing. McTarnahans® Ball Solution® is also indicated for bowed tendons, and McTarnahans® Leg Tightener 16 oz. targets overexertion and 'mushy' knees and ankles.
What poultices does McTarnahans® make?
The McTarnahans® R/T ('Race Track') poultice family includes the R/T Cooling Poultice (natural clays, absorbents and oils), the R/T Original Poultice, the R/T Medicated Poultice 23 lbs. (formulated to stop infection and reduce swelling) and the R/T Epsom Poultice 23 lbs., which uses Epsom Salts for drawing.
What hoof-care products are in the McTarnahans® line?
Hoof and sole products include McTarnahans® Sole-Eeze 4 oz. for tender-footed horses, McTarnahans® Balsam Of Peru 1 lb. for the hoof coronet band and dry, brittle hooves, and McTarnahans® Vitamin E Ointment 8 oz., made with wheat germ and lanolin for hooves. McTarnahans® Vet Heel Salve 16 oz. is a lanolin-rich salve for dry, cracked heels.
What is McTarnahans® Citronella Shampoo?
McTarnahans® Citronella Shampoo is an equine shampoo with 2.5% citronella. It is DEA-free and described as environmentally friendly. It is part of the broader McTarnahans® grooming and skin-care range distributed by Jacks Inc.
Where is Jacks Inc. located?
Jacks Inc. is located at 2250 Kenskill Avenue, Washington Court House, Ohio 43160. It is a globally recognized wholesale supplier, distributor and manufacturer of equine products serving Standardbred, Thoroughbred, Western, English, Miniature, Foal and Draft markets.
How do I buy McTarnahans® or Jacks® products?
Jacks Inc. is a wholesale distributor, so its products are sold through authorized retailers and dealers rather than direct to the public. Pricing on jacksmfg.com requires a dealer log-in or a 'become a retailer' application. Many tack shops and equine supply retailers nationwide carry the McTarnahans® line.
How can I contact Jacks Inc.?
Jacks Inc. can be reached toll-free at 877-335-5121, with a local line at 740-335-5121. The company's offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed Saturday and Sunday. More information is available at jacksmfg.com.
What is McTarnahans® B-R Bone Liniment used for?
McTarnahans® B-R Bone Liniment 8 oz. is an excellent counterirritant rubefacient. This premium-quality liniment with camphor penetrates quickly to provide temporary relief of minor soreness and stiffness. It is part of the 'Winners Circle' line.
What does the McTarnahans® Absorbent Liniment do?
McTarnahans® Absorbent Liniment is a maximum-strength, top-quality herbal-formula liniment, brace and coolant. It provides an excellent cooling effect and temporary relief of pain, soreness and stiffness in muscles and superficial tissues due to overexertion or strenuous exercise.
Does Jacks Inc. carry products beyond horse remedies?
Yes. While Jacks Inc. is best known for equine tack, leg protection, blankets, grooming supplies and the McTarnahans® therapeutic line, the company is also a manufacturer and distributor of pet products for dogs, cats and more. It has been an industry leader for over 40 years across English, Western, racing and miniature horse markets.
