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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-05-12 9:52 PM Subject: Dry hoofs
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	Ok so it has been super dry out here in California and my horse is in a sand pen barefoot and I have noticed in the past few months excessive drynes. Mainly in the heels and new growth. Someone said soak with plain water. Any input???
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dream_chaser Reg. Jun 2006	Posted 2014-05-12 9:54 PM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Chasin my Dream Posts: 13651 Location: Alberta	There are some good hoof conditioners out there, Hoof Flex makes a good one...not sure what's in your area! We will often overflow to create mud around the water bowls so they are forced to stand in it...but with your sand ground not sure how well that would work.
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LeterBuck Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-05-12 9:57 PM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Extreme Veteran Posts: 349	I used to do the mud at my old place but now I dont have that ability. My pen just drains too well!! (Darn)
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teed Reg. May 2011	Posted 2014-05-13 5:41 AM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
	cut an old T-shirt in 2-3" wide strips about 6-8 inches long soak them in a good hoof ointment then tie it loosely around your horses ankle just above the coronet band it will loosen and ride just above the band.
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-05-13 8:08 AM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	I apply fish oil on the cornet band, had one his feet were dry causing contraction, this is what the vet said to do and in two weeks there was a visible difference.
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roxieannie Reg. Sep 2006	Posted 2014-05-13 10:49 AM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Dog Resuce Agent Posts: 3459 Location: southeast Texas	This is what I use. http://hawthorne-products.com/shop/hoof-care/sole-pack-medicated-liquid-hoof-dressing/
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moapajetrider Reg. Sep 2009	Posted 2014-05-13 11:42 AM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Expert Posts: 1611 Location: bring on the heat, NV	Fiebings you ll see a difference usually with in two weeks. Apply every three days or even once a week. Its awesome.
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Blondes Are Wild Reg. Sep 2009	Posted 2014-05-13 11:44 AM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Extreme Veteran Posts: 492	I also love Fiebings!!
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raisinrox Reg. Nov 2003	Posted 2014-05-13 5:27 PM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Extreme Veteran Posts: 320 Location: Dubuque,IA	Organic coconut oil
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BroncoBetty Reg. Sep 2007	Posted 2014-05-13 5:44 PM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Elite Veteran Posts: 764 Location: Stephenville, TX	Wouldn't the coconut oil just run down their foot once it got warm? I want to try it now! I use coconut oil for everything.
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LindsayJordan Reg. Jun 2010	Posted 2014-05-13 8:36 PM Subject: RE: Dry hoofs
Elite Veteran Posts: 1118 Location: The South	I have been super impressed with a product called Hoof Heal. It's by the Cut Heal brand I think. It is so awesome! Our barefoot trimmer recommended it and I'm so glad he did. It's pretty much just turpentine and linseed oil with some other ingredients.
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