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[RC] cleaning hooves? - Carrie - Kitley, Carrie E Civ USAF AFSPC 30 MDSS/SGSLFI have heard the same things, Dot. My horses are in large corrals with sandy soil. They get their feet cleaned about twice a week because I board and that's how many times I'm able to see them. They're feet are fine, however I have one horse that tends to stand in his manure and pee more than the other two and his feet can get thrushy if we're not careful. I think it depends on the horse (once again, that pat answer), and the condition of their feet, environment, feed, etc. I do believe that the bacteria levels of the ground where they reside has a lot to do with the outcome. Don't know if that helps or not. :) ~C I have read and heard many times that a horse's hooves should be cleaned and picked out every day. On the other hand I also hear and read some knowledgeable hoof care speakers and texts say a horse's feet benefit, and are perfectly healthy, by not cleaning every day. What do you all think? What do you do with pasture horses, stalled horses, dry lot horses??? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-
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