Re: Re: Re: Hoof help

["Dyane Smith" <sunibey@sisqtel.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: Maggie Mieske <mmieske@netonecom.net>
To: <Rayna777@aol.com>; <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 1999 8:39 AM
Subject: RC: Re: Re: Hoof help


> If you want a lighter shoe, try aluminum.  > Maggie
> Michigan
>
Maggie,
I was told by my farrier that aluminum would increase the concussion because
aluminum transfers concussion to the hoof more efficiently?  Does that make
sense or do I have it all wrong?
Dyane
N. Cal.
> > 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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