Hoof Dressings

Serendipity Zip · 06-01-2006, 01:43 PM

Are there any out there that actually work good? If so what kind? I want a kind that will strengthen the hoof and keep it from cracking.

JBandRio · 06-01-2006, 02:12 PM

No amount of topical dressing will prevent cracks and strengthen the hoof if the underlying trim isn't right. Unbalanced feet cause cracks and weak walls.

Serendipity Zip · 06-01-2006, 03:13 PM

Im talking about prevention. My farrier is very well known and trusted, my horses feet are fine. but alot people use hoof dressings when their horses feet are fine. I was wondering if im missing something.

JBandRio · 06-01-2006, 05:15 PM

Nah, don't waste your money

painthorses711 · 06-02-2006, 08:53 AM

i use rainmaker occasionally. Sometimes buddys feet look dry around his coronary band and it seems like they are flaking a bit so i put it on all around his coronary band and into his hairline and on the back of his hoof like right where the frog comes up.. if that makes sense. it smells like weird BBQ though

Jess! · 06-02-2006, 09:06 AM

Once again...agree with JB, wouldn't waste your money.

PaintedRocket · 06-02-2006, 09:13 AM

Rainmaker works good, but Miracle absolutely hates the smell and throws a tantrum (wont stand still) when I'm trying to apply it. So now I use Hooflex, which is scentless and it works just as well. But if it's really not needed and there aren't any problems, then don't buy it. Lol you're not missing out on anything special :P

painthorses711 · 06-02-2006, 09:15 AM

i dont think its a waste on some horses. some horses hooves flake off no matter what u feed them, just like people and their nails. I think it keeps their hooves nice and having a good shine to them

Trixiesue · 06-02-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JBandRio

Nah, don't waste your money

I have to agree, and to think I sell all of this in my store and usually will not recommend it. If you are looking for an alternative for protection when you show (instead of hoof black or clear) I have had good luck with a product called Tuff Stuff by Mustad.

Jess! · 06-02-2006, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Trixiesue

I have to agree, and to think I sell all of this in my store and usually will not recommend it. If you are looking for an alternative for protection when you show (instead of hoof black or clear) I have had good luck with a product called Tuff Stuff by Mustad.

I use Tuff Stuff as a "hoof dressing" for shows. Gives it a nice shine, and it's not drying like most hoof dressings.

06-01-2006, 01:43 PM	#1
Serendipity Zip Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,526 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 11	Hoof Dressings Are there any out there that actually work good? If so what kind? I want a kind that will strengthen the hoof and keep it from cracking.

06-01-2006, 02:12 PM	#2
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 20,152 Images: 125 Blog Entries: 12	No amount of topical dressing will prevent cracks and strengthen the hoof if the underlying trim isn't right. Unbalanced feet cause cracks and weak walls. __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

06-01-2006, 05:15 PM	#4
JBandRio Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NC Posts: 20,152 Images: 125 Blog Entries: 12	Nah, don't waste your money __________________ - JB Acres, owned and operated by Dynamite animals. - It's a wonder horses as a whole don't just kill us all and be done with their misery. - Keep your voice soothing and low - even when things get western (buck1173) - Rio feels good - he bounced an in-and-out

06-02-2006, 08:53 AM	#5
painthorses711 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outisde Austin, Texas Posts: 1,201 Images: 65 Blog Entries: 2	i use rainmaker occasionally. Sometimes buddys feet look dry around his coronary band and it seems like they are flaking a bit so i put it on all around his coronary band and into his hairline and on the back of his hoof like right where the frog comes up.. if that makes sense. it smells like weird BBQ though __________________ " It's good.....It's gooooooood " -Bruce Almighty Pics -> http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/morganelle7/

06-02-2006, 09:06 AM	#6
Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 8,881 Images: 187 Blog Entries: 14	Once again...agree with JB, wouldn't waste your money. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) A Thousand Mile Journey Proud Marine Wife - 16 Weeks left in Iraq!

06-01-2006, 03:13 PM	#3
Serendipity Zip Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,526 Images: 11 Blog Entries: 11	Im talking about prevention. My farrier is very well known and trusted, my horses feet are fine. but alot people use hoof dressings when their horses feet are fine. I was wondering if im missing something.

06-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#7
PaintedRocket Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,785 Images: 1368 Blog Entries: 167	Rainmaker works good, but Miracle absolutely hates the smell and throws a tantrum (wont stand still) when I'm trying to apply it. So now I use Hooflex, which is scentless and it works just as well. But if it's really not needed and there aren't any problems, then don't buy it. Lol you're not missing out on anything special :P __________________ Renee & Gertie Click HERE to be a Butt R Fly! I Support Humane Horse Slaughter

06-02-2006, 09:15 AM	#8
painthorses711 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Outisde Austin, Texas Posts: 1,201 Images: 65 Blog Entries: 2	i dont think its a waste on some horses. some horses hooves flake off no matter what u feed them, just like people and their nails. I think it keeps their hooves nice and having a good shine to them __________________ " It's good.....It's gooooooood " -Bruce Almighty Pics -> http://s72.photobucket.com/albums/i188/morganelle7/

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