Hoof Black

DressageGirl · 05-07-2006, 12:24 AM

I have never been able to get hoof black right.

For years I have used Blackit Enamel (which I know is not good for the horses feet).

However it seems they always end up dusty and horrible looking before I even enter the ring.

Can any Aussies (so I can buy the stuff) recommend anything they use, that produces brilliant results, and is not harmful to the hoof.

SuZQuzie · 05-07-2006, 01:48 AM

My favorite brand for hoof black is Absorbine Supershine Hoof Polish. It is very shiny, dries quickly (so dirt doesn't have a chance to stick to it), it's better for their hooves than Blackit Enamel, & it's relatively long lasting, but not permanent. I'm not sure if you have Absorbine in Australia, but if you do, I would highly recommend this stuff.

ThisIsMe · 05-07-2006, 01:51 AM

Give it a coat of hairspray just before you go into the ring. It'll get rid of dust and give it a good shine which will last for awhile.

madvoice · 05-07-2006, 02:17 AM

I second SuzQuzie's suggestion. It has a great applicator and dries shiny. The hairspray also helps too. Just remember to give the hooves a wipe with a rag just before entering the ring.

reiner girl · 05-07-2006, 10:46 AM

im not from australia but i have heard of using hair spray its supposed to work well!! good luck!!

Saddlehorse_gir · 05-10-2006, 04:08 PM

Before you put the polish on, use a peper towel to aply some black shoe polish, it creates a base so that the polish is easier to get off and doesn't soak into the hoof.

05-07-2006, 12:24 AM	#1
DressageGirl Banned Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,163 Images: 174	Hoof Black I have never been able to get hoof black right. For years I have used Blackit Enamel (which I know is not good for the horses feet). However it seems they always end up dusty and horrible looking before I even enter the ring. Can any Aussies (so I can buy the stuff) recommend anything they use, that produces brilliant results, and is not harmful to the hoof.

05-07-2006, 01:48 AM	#2
SuZQuzie Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal/Central Coast Posts: 3,117 Images: 546 Blog Entries: 222	My favorite brand for hoof black is Absorbine Supershine Hoof Polish. It is very shiny, dries quickly (so dirt doesn't have a chance to stick to it), it's better for their hooves than Blackit Enamel, & it's relatively long lasting, but not permanent. I'm not sure if you have Absorbine in Australia, but if you do, I would highly recommend this stuff. __________________ *-Suzie* Mazaire (Ed - 14yo dutch WB) Dad's Shiny Penny (Penny - 15yo TB) RIP Yauvani Proud Member of the Eventers Club

05-07-2006, 02:17 AM	#4
madvoice Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia Posts: 9,764 Images: 281	I second SuzQuzie's suggestion. It has a great applicator and dries shiny. The hairspray also helps too. Just remember to give the hooves a wipe with a rag just before entering the ring. __________________ Sep 1997 - 15 Jan 2006 ~Fry Baby I'll Miss You~ I'm not a complete idiot.. Some parts are missing Buried under snow.. Come back next spring! The Kitty Brigade got me good!

05-07-2006, 10:46 AM	#5
reiner girl Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: with my horses Posts: 3,313 Images: 15	im not from australia but i have heard of using hair spray its supposed to work well!! good luck!! __________________ ~To Rein A Horse Is Not Only To Guide Him, But To Control His Every Movment~ ~~Mr.Bee Hollywood & Small Town Nic~~

05-10-2006, 04:08 PM	#6
Saddlehorse_gir Full Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Near Toronto Canada Posts: 134 Images: 19	Before you put the polish on, use a peper towel to aply some black shoe polish, it creates a base so that the polish is easier to get off and doesn't soak into the hoof. __________________ TASH

05-07-2006, 01:51 AM	#3
ThisIsMe Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 2,456 Images: 118	Give it a coat of hairspray just before you go into the ring. It'll get rid of dust and give it a good shine which will last for awhile.

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