what is the best thing to use on cracked hoofs,I am using a hoof condition now,any suggests on what works the best or what ya'll have used..... thanks, Nancy
The pictures help a lotnldiaz66 said:I will get pics tomorrow. they are chipping and cracking, I was told because of the dry sand. I have been putting hooflex on it.His hoofs were trimmed about 4 weeks ago, usually done every eight weeks, the farrier said because they don't grow fast.
I spray hoof cracks and their soles with the water/vinegar/clorox mix I mentioned just as a preventative. If Hooflex is ok to use for fungal issues, I would continue to use it as a preventative.nldiaz66 said:walkinthewalk: I didnt think it looked like a very good trim either, only after 4 weeks(aug.18, last trim) the one hoof you can see exactly where the farrier trimmed the hoof, and he did file it.
I have been putting hooflex on his hoofs, it is a hoof conditioner for cracks and a antifungul,once a day like it says to do.I will also call the farrier back out.maybe find a new one if thats possible.Does this like like fungus to you? His diet is the same as always, 3 qts. of grain in morning along with 2 flakes of coastol hay and 2 flakes at night, let out to pasture 24/7. he has also had sandclear once a day for the last 7 days,(he is done with that).I have also been lunging him about three times a week and other ground work,should I hold off on that til his hoofs look better? thanks for everyone advice. no Koda has never had shoes on.
Cracks? Ya, ok, but you have a lot of issues here. You need a new farrier. That is, as mentioned, an absolutely unacceptable trim job. Call around. See what you can find. You horse will end up in trouble if you remain with this guy/gal.nldiaz66 said:what is the best thing to use on cracked hoofs,I am using a hoof condition now,any suggests on what works the best or what ya'll have used..... thanks, Nancy
I agree I was not trying to "encourage" anyone towards a barefoot trimmer. I believe everyone does their own things they want to do & believe in for their horses. I was just trying to simply state my expreince with 'crack' hooves & problems this summer. TO EVERYONE: I am sorry if I came off as trying to "push" barefoot trimmers on you. I was agree with others in the fact that my trimmer said that "excersise" was good for them & that feed played an important role as well!The diet is probably a bigger benifit then the barefoot trim... a healthy hoof comes from the inside ... a good balanced trim is a good balanced trim .. the barefoot part is a plus nothing different
Not all horses can go barefoot just like not all horses NEED shoes
Biotin can be had in different forms. Check with your local feed dealer or vet. Personally, I would not use hooflex. Rather, try to keep an area where they actively walk very wet for them. The moisture in mud will help more IMO. Maybe near the water trough? Or salt block? Or somewhere they have to walk to get to shelter.northernmama: Biotin is that pellets, that I add to his food, if I cant find that what else should I try? I am keeping them clean,once a day I wash his hoofs and pick them out, dry them off and apply hooflex, there is no mud around here, just dry sand, I live in florida.