Re: Dry Hooves

[Niccolai Murphy <niccolai_m@yahoo.com>]

Pure neatsfoot oil is also a byproduct and comes from cattle hoof, so
perhaps even more applicable, if not as cheap?




---Softride <softride@cdsnet.net> wrote:
>
> We have found that pure Lard that you can buy in the oils part of food
> stores is very good on dry hooves. Standing in mud can dry the foot
out
> more. When you work in the garden with your hands after you get done
> your hands are very dry from the dirt. It seems to work the same way
> with the hoof.  Pure Lard is an animal by-product and the hoof soaks
it
> in much better than Petroleum based products and the Lard is also good
> to put on  the chess nuts and the urgets. It also will make scars very
> supple so proud-flesh doesn't grow on the scar. The Lard is alot
cheaper
> and a 4 lbs. tub will last for a long time.
> We recommend  this treatment to all of our horseshoeing clients. Not
> bacon-grease!
> Rebecca
> 
> 

==
Nicco Murphy - Poway, San Diego, CA


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