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Re: [RC] Hoof toughening - Barbara McCrary

The solution recommended to me has always been 7% iodine and formaldehyde, mixed 50-50. One cannot get formaldehyde in a drug store anymore (at least not in CA), but I can get it from a vet. This mixture works well. I have been told to paint it on the sole, but not on the frog. If you get it on your hands, it certainly toughens the skin. Formaldehyde is poisonous, and I would guess that's why it is not easily available anymore. I always store this on a very high shelf.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Sherrell" <mike@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Paso List (E-mail)" <PasoAficion2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Ridecamp (E-mail)" <Ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, February 27, 2006 8:42 AM
Subject: [RC] Hoof toughening


I was told that iodine applied to the sole will toughen hooves. Then I was
told that Betadine would do it. A couple of weeks ago my vet said Betadine
with sugar added was even better. Does anyone have any views on this?

My objective is to make my horse less ouchy and less hurtable, less subject
to stonebruises, on sharp gravel like reailroad bed gravel.

Whichever concoction is best, when should it be applied -- the night before?
just before the ride? Daily?

Mike Sherrell
Grizzly Analytical (USA)
707 887 2919/fax 707 887 9834
www.grizzlyanalytical.com


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