Oil or Polish?

Bella · 04-05-2005, 06:13 AM

I'm just curious... last year at a show I had an english judge tell me that I should be using oil on Babe's hooves (I had them done black, was doing english and western that day).

I'm just curious... does it really have to be oil? It rubs off on the grass before I even get there.... would clear polish be accepted just the same in the english ring?

-Bella

Moostang · 04-05-2005, 06:22 AM

I would go with clear polish, oil it just going to grab all the dirt as soon as you enter the ring.

But maybe she was was refering to maintence not show, thinking maybe your horse's hooves looked dry and cracked.

Cara · 04-05-2005, 07:07 AM

I think you should use clear polish. I've heard of using baby oil, but my friend tried it and it attracted a ton of dirt.

AutumnAttic · 04-05-2005, 07:24 AM

I would use clear. The judge wouldnt be able to tel if it isnt oil, and it would look really nice

EqUeStRiAn · 04-05-2005, 02:27 PM

I think the problem with it rubbing is in the oil you are using. If it's rubbing off, then you didnt let it dry properly. If it still doesnt work try coating it with clear on top. You could probably go with clear as long as its not against show/division rules.

sian · 04-06-2005, 12:12 AM

do you mean clear shoe polish? i dont think thats very good for there hooves...but you got equine polish, and i personally find it the same as the oil LOL

Bella · 04-07-2005, 02:02 PM

I was referring to Horse Hoof Polish, Sian.

Thanks everyone.

-Bella

rainrider · 04-07-2005, 02:35 PM

I'm just curious, what kind of english class were you in that what was on your horse's hooves mattered? If the judge thought that the hooves looked dry, I can see making that kind of remark. What colour are your horse's hooves naturally? I'd go with everyone else and say, yes, use a clear polish, but I'm at a loss as to what this had to do with anything in an English class? As long as the horse is turned out nicely, what does it matter whether it's hoof polish or hoof oil? Just wondering

Bella · 04-07-2005, 02:47 PM

I was in an english pleasure class, I believe, but I had black polish on, which apparently isn't supposed to be used in english classes? Babes front hooves are black, her hind ones are white, but the judge didn't know that.

-Bella

Super_Trooper · 04-07-2005, 02:57 PM

Im not keen on hoof polishes because allot of them have harsh drying agents. What we use to do before a show was use baby oil on the nose, around the eyes and hooves..to bring out that wet look, it worked well and it's safe.

04-05-2005, 06:13 AM	#1
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,193 Images: 94 Blog Entries: 3	Oil or Polish? I'm just curious... last year at a show I had an english judge tell me that I should be using oil on Babe's hooves (I had them done black, was doing english and western that day). I'm just curious... does it really have to be oil? It rubs off on the grass before I even get there.... would clear polish be accepted just the same in the english ring? -Bella __________________ Bring Babe Home! It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans

04-05-2005, 06:22 AM	#2
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,786 Images: 680 Blog Entries: 55	I would go with clear polish, oil it just going to grab all the dirt as soon as you enter the ring. But maybe she was was refering to maintence not show, thinking maybe your horse's hooves looked dry and cracked. __________________ Don't poke bears... give them honey! http://moostangproductions.com

04-05-2005, 07:07 AM	#3
Cara Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: California Posts: 3,641 Images: 27	I think you should use clear polish. I've heard of using baby oil, but my friend tried it and it attracted a ton of dirt. __________________ ~It Depends~ Cara ~ www.freewebs.com/tessajequine~

04-05-2005, 07:24 AM	#4
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,375 Images: 89	I would use clear. The judge wouldnt be able to tel if it isnt oil, and it would look really nice __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

04-05-2005, 02:27 PM	#5
EqUeStRiAn Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: CALGARY, CANADA Posts: 3,864 Images: 130	I think the problem with it rubbing is in the oil you are using. If it's rubbing off, then you didnt let it dry properly. If it still doesnt work try coating it with clear on top. You could probably go with clear as long as its not against show/division rules. __________________ M YB E S T D A Y *~6 y/o Saddlebred Mare~* AkA: *"Daisy" http://community.webshots.com/user/MyBestDay*

04-06-2005, 12:12 AM	#6
sian Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: insane asylum, England.... Posts: 2,148 Images: 38	do you mean clear shoe polish? i dont think thats very good for there hooves...but you got equine polish, and i personally find it the same as the oil LOL

04-07-2005, 02:02 PM	#7
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,193 Images: 94 Blog Entries: 3	I was referring to Horse Hoof Polish, Sian. Thanks everyone. -Bella __________________ Bring Babe Home! It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans

04-07-2005, 02:35 PM	#8
rainrider Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 222	I'm just curious, what kind of english class were you in that what was on your horse's hooves mattered? If the judge thought that the hooves looked dry, I can see making that kind of remark. What colour are your horse's hooves naturally? I'd go with everyone else and say, yes, use a clear polish, but I'm at a loss as to what this had to do with anything in an English class? As long as the horse is turned out nicely, what does it matter whether it's hoof polish or hoof oil? Just wondering

04-07-2005, 02:47 PM	#9
Bella Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 4,193 Images: 94 Blog Entries: 3	I was in an english pleasure class, I believe, but I had black polish on, which apparently isn't supposed to be used in english classes? Babes front hooves are black, her hind ones are white, but the judge didn't know that. -Bella __________________ Bring Babe Home! It's a lot like nuts and bolts - if the rider's nuts, the horse bolts! ~Nicholas Evans

04-07-2005, 02:57 PM	#10
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Im not keen on hoof polishes because allot of them have harsh drying agents. What we use to do before a show was use baby oil on the nose, around the eyes and hooves..to bring out that wet look, it worked well and it's safe. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

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