Bad Hooves

swalker · 07-22-2005, 12:10 PM

The horse I just got has really bad chipped and cracked hooves. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestons for this. I was also wondering if it hurts the horse to ride it like that. I was told to put used motor oil on her hooves. But I just don't know.

CJ · 07-22-2005, 12:16 PM

"Get thee to a farrier." If the horse is barefoot & chipped & split, the chips can split & the cracks can get worse. Dont used motor oil; there's way too many chemicals & detergents in there for it to be good for hooves. My horse had a wicked toecrack for a long time, and shoes on (front) to stabilize it. I like Hoofmaker as a dressing. He's been barefoot for years now.

Shotgun93 · 07-22-2005, 12:18 PM

You really need to get him to a ferrier and have him access the hooves, then you can make an informed decision about what you should do.

PaintsRBest · 07-22-2005, 02:21 PM

Get your farrier down there.....lol ~Lauren

codyntampa · 07-22-2005, 03:05 PM

I agree with the rest, get a farrier, and then make sure you take care of his feet. There are many products out there like tuff hoof and stuff that will help

BarebackJourney · 07-22-2005, 06:43 PM

Get a farrier there, pronto.

Sierra's hooves are chipped now and I feel horrible for taking her to the fair, but our farrier is so lame with calling back! We had to cancel our July 6th appointment b/c it was my birthday. Now he's like... NOT GETTING BACK TO ME! After TWO CALLS! Meh... anyways, I'm in the same boat as you. But get a farrier out there.

ejforrest · 07-23-2005, 06:38 AM

You dont want to use motor oil if it is used. The old motor oil has metal savings from the engine and will work its way into the hoof causing the hoof to have absesses.
You need to feed the hoof and not apply hoof dressings.
For cracked, weak, shelly hooves you need to feed the following supplements:
Voitin, methionine, zinc, fatty acids, and sometimes sulfur. You may have to feed more than one supplement to obtain all of the above nutrients.
Hoof dressings have limited value for acute or chronic hoof problems.
A proper diet and hoof care program are the most important weapons agains hoof problems.
Hoof dressings dont seem to have much of an effect on good guality feet, but can further damage poor feet.
Hoof dressings with drying agents such as formalin decrease elasticity of the hoof wall, causing it to be more brittle.
More on hoof supplements and what studies show, go to:
www.thehorse.com/printarticle.aspx?ID=3840

07-22-2005, 12:10 PM	#1
swalker Full Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 134	Bad Hooves The horse I just got has really bad chipped and cracked hooves. I was wondering if anyone has any suggestons for this. I was also wondering if it hurts the horse to ride it like that. I was told to put used motor oil on her hooves. But I just don't know. __________________ Why is prostitution LEGAL for horses? HMMMM

07-22-2005, 12:16 PM	#2
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,735 Images: 48	"Get thee to a farrier." If the horse is barefoot & chipped & split, the chips can split & the cracks can get worse. Dont used motor oil; there's way too many chemicals & detergents in there for it to be good for hooves. My horse had a wicked toecrack for a long time, and shoes on (front) to stabilize it. I like Hoofmaker as a dressing. He's been barefoot for years now. __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon

07-22-2005, 12:18 PM	#3
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,778 Images: 132	You really need to get him to a ferrier and have him access the hooves, then you can make an informed decision about what you should do. __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

07-22-2005, 02:21 PM	#4
PaintsRBest Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 559 Images: 43 Blog Entries: 1	Get your farrier down there.....lol ~Lauren __________________ "Terror made me cruel" -Wuthering Heights

07-22-2005, 03:05 PM	#5
codyntampa Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 2,775 Images: 251 Blog Entries: 1	I agree with the rest, get a farrier, and then make sure you take care of his feet. There are many products out there like tuff hoof and stuff that will help __________________ "When God Created Quarter Horses, he painted the good ones" -Katie- Codys Grand Cue -"Cody"- 8yr old 16.3h tobiano Paint gelding Cinful - "Harold" - 6yr old 16h bay Thoroughbred gelding

07-22-2005, 06:43 PM	#6
BarebackJourney Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 2,132 Images: 198 Blog Entries: 6	Get a farrier there, pronto. Sierra's hooves are chipped now and I feel horrible for taking her to the fair, but our farrier is so lame with calling back! We had to cancel our July 6th appointment b/c it was my birthday. Now he's like... NOT GETTING BACK TO ME! After TWO CALLS! Meh... anyways, I'm in the same boat as you. But get a farrier out there. __________________ And for every endless midnight there's a sky for the broken stars and there'll always be a place for you inside my arms.

07-23-2005, 06:38 AM	#7
ejforrest Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: U.P. Michigan Posts: 2,715 Images: 395	You dont want to use motor oil if it is used. The old motor oil has metal savings from the engine and will work its way into the hoof causing the hoof to have absesses. You need to feed the hoof and not apply hoof dressings. For cracked, weak, shelly hooves you need to feed the following supplements: Voitin, methionine, zinc, fatty acids, and sometimes sulfur. You may have to feed more than one supplement to obtain all of the above nutrients. Hoof dressings have limited value for acute or chronic hoof problems. A proper diet and hoof care program are the most important weapons agains hoof problems. Hoof dressings dont seem to have much of an effect on good guality feet, but can further damage poor feet. Hoof dressings with drying agents such as formalin decrease elasticity of the hoof wall, causing it to be more brittle. More on hoof supplements and what studies show, go to: www.thehorse.com/printarticle.aspx?ID=3840 __________________ ej ----------- And God said to horse, trust no man if you cannot see your own image in his eyes.

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