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Re: [RC] [RC] Horizontal Hoof Crack - Kari Hanes

Maggie,
Thank you so much for the offer, the new farrier we found is pretty good, but he's just not very experienced. One of our biggest battles over the years has been finding a farrier in the area that isn't "put off" by arabians. I would really appreciate Nelson taking a look at her. Should I wait until he sees her hoof before using something like Tuff Stuff? Also, where do you buy this, is it at Tractor Supply or do I need to order it online? Becke mentioned road riding and we do have to travel a couple miles of road before we get to the trails. It's been a constant battle to keep the mare off the pavement, I rein her off the road, release the pressure and she veers right back over to the pavement, this happens non stop, every ride.
Thanks again, your advice is always appreciated.
Kari
Montalee Arabians

Maggie Mieske wrote:
Tuff Stuff is always a good idea.  We use it when we shoe...helps fill in
around the nails and looks nice, too...and when we have been working in sand
or really dry trail.  It's a good product that we recommend.  The only thing
to be aware of when it grows out is that if it's fairly long and you aren't
shoeing, it might crack off before you trim it off.  But it's not a big
deal.  You won't find the mysteries of the universe in there, I am afraid.
:)Now, Howard, I thought you were one of those barefoot bums.....how come
you're now a "horse shoer in training"?  :)  (all barefoot proponents please
note the smiley face before getting all offended!!!).
Miles of smiles,
Maggie
http://arabianquest.com/samaha_arabians.htm
"So many of our dreams seem impossible, then improbable, then inevitable."
Christopher Reeve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howard Bramhall" <howard9732@xxxxxxx>
To: <khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2004 7:58 PM
Subject: RE: [RC] [RC] Horizontal Hoof Crack


  
It's called a stress ring, or stress crack.  ONe of my horses has had one
    
on
  
both fronts for almost 8 months.  It's almost down where I can file it
completely away.  I'm dying to see what it looks like in there after all
this time.

There are several products on the market to fill this in with.  Some
farriers will tell you not to use them, some will use them.  I've used
    
them
  
for fear of a bad looking ring getting worse and I've had good results
    
doing
  
so. The horse has never come up lame because of the rings.

There are several products for this in the horse catalogues; you might
    
even
  
be able to get one at your feed store.  If not, while you're waiting for
    
one
  
to come in the mail, I'd get Tuff Stuff and start putting that on.  Just
make sure you don't apply it to the coronet band.

Unless the horse is off, I wouldn't let this stop you from attending a
    
ride.
  
  I'm sure your farrier has something to fill it in with and your horse
should be fine.  I'd still order some hoof filler so you have it on hand
    
if
  
you need it.

cya,
Howard (horse shoe'r in training)


    
From: Kari Hanes <khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Reply-To: khanes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [RC]   Horizontal Hoof Crack
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:12:31 -0400

Last night after a training ride I noticed a crack going horizontal at
      
the
  
top of my mares hoof, about 1/4" away from coronet band. I can't believe
      
I
  
didn't see this before now. I go over her three times a week, but due to
      
my
  
father in laws cancer surgery haven't ridden her in five days. It doesn't
seem to bother her movement at all. I'm worried about my first ride of
      
the
  
year May 9, should I even take her? Is there some kind of sealer or
something I should put on it? It's not very deep or wide but is about 1"
long. My farrier can't come until May 4. Any suggestions?

TIA
Kari Hanes
Montalee Arabians

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Replies
RE: [RC] [RC] Horizontal Hoof Crack, Howard Bramhall
Re: [RC] [RC] Horizontal Hoof Crack, Maggie Mieske