Re: Re: Hoof help

["Maggie Mieske" <mmieske@netonecom.net>]

I disagree.  A horse with thin hoof walls can only benefit from a shoe with
a wider web which is what Eventers have, plus the bevelled rim really helps
with breakover.  We use these shoes almost exclusively and they are
excellent support.  If you want a lighter shoe, try aluminum.  But a
narrower web would actually put more stress on the hoof wall.
Maggie
Michigan

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> From: Rayna777@aol.com
> To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> Subject: RC:  Re: Hoof help
> Date: Saturday, October 02, 1999 1:35 PM
> 
> Cindy, 
> 
> I think I would have gone with a light rim shoe rather than the eventers.
 
> They weigh less, and would put less stress on the hoof wall, IMO.  But,
it's 
> too late to do anything about that now.
> 
> I would cut the pad out, leaving the rim.  Keep using your hoof sealer
stuff, 
> and put Rainmaker or something like it around the coronary band. Try NOT
to 
> reclinch the nails, it can pull them through the botton, unless you are
good 
> at hammer clinching, which is much less stressful to the hoof wall. Get
him 
> on a good biotin supplement, like Biotin Gold, Bio-Plus, or Farriers
Freind. 
> 
> I jave had WONDERFUL results toughening feet with this:
> 
> 1 part Tincture of Iodine, AKA. Stronger, or 7% Iodine  (local, or mail
order)
> 1 part  Venice Turpentine  ( local, or mail order)
> 1 part  Formaldehyde ( order it from a pharmacy, I get mine from Fred
Meyer )
> 
> Mix this together in a heavy plastic, or glass jug.  Spray it on, or
brush it 
> on, using protective, acid proof gloves.  The vets and shoers around my
area 
> used to sell the mixture, but due to the fact that formaldehyde is nasty 
> stuff, they don't do that anymore.
> 
> This stuff is a miracle!  It rains here all the time, and it's VERY
rocky. 
> Makes for sore footed horses in a hurry.  I spray them everyday for a
week 
> after shoeing, then once or twice a week after, depending on how wet the 
> weather.
> 
> I never use pads.  Haven't had any problem with bruises, abcesses, white 
> line, or thrush.
> 
> And:  Thanx to everyone who sent Horses for sale emails.  I found one, 
> practically in my own backyard! ( And his feet are getting the full 
> treatment!)
> 
> Julie, Rayna, Jynxie the Wonder Pony, and Duncan, the fat newbie. ( Not
for 
> long! ; )
> 
> 
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