A quick question for showing people!

[nemo_]

I'm doing working hunter and a riding/performance pony class at a fairly big show this weekend, should I paint/stain his hooves black? Pony is grey so am I right in thinking it would make his dark bits stand out and make him look whiter? Thanks!

 

[xloopylozzax]

I'd stick with clear

 

[CalliChristmasTree]

What colour are his hooves naturally?
If they are all white i'd stick with clear. If they are black or striped i'd go with black.

 

[Allie5]

What colour are his hooves? I personally prefer clear on White feet. Having said that I use the black on my youngsters stripey feet. He is ever so slightly toe in and has a White streak down his offside front foot that makes it look much worse. So I use black to disguise that.
Reading that back it's not much use is it?? Lol I think I'm trying to say it's personal preference! Try both before the show and see which you prefer?

 

[nemo_]

Thanks for the quick replies! He has 3 black hooves and one which is mostly white, so looks like black might be better?

 

[Dizzydancer]

OOO do i paint all my dark bays feet black eventhough he has 1 white sock and white foot, or do i paint that clear? and the others black?

 

[Suziq77]

Don't try and stain the white hoof black, judges hate it and it is really frowned upon. Stick with clear. I have a grey with 3 black feet and a white one and always use clear on all four feet.

 

[MissSBird]

Pick up a copy of horse and hound and see what the pros winning are painting there feet with...9/10 times it's black. I have always been taught that if its plaited or hogged, its feet should be black.