sophiebailey
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone,
Just lately (last week) Bailey's hooves have become quite weak around where the clenchers are, and a few small chunks have fallen away and yesterday I noticed (where the clenchers are) his hoof his beginning to crack at the bottom.
The farrier's been out this morning and said that despite the rain, the ground itself is still quite hard and Bailey's hooves are dry, which means they're becoming brittle. He's suggested soaking them every day for 10 minutes to soften them and encourage growth.
my question; has anyone had a similar experience and is there a hoof oil I can buy to help soften the hooves and promote growth?
Farrier says it's nothing to worry about at the moment, but I want to prevent the problem from getting worse!!!
I'm also going to post this in vet & new lounge
Just lately (last week) Bailey's hooves have become quite weak around where the clenchers are, and a few small chunks have fallen away and yesterday I noticed (where the clenchers are) his hoof his beginning to crack at the bottom.
The farrier's been out this morning and said that despite the rain, the ground itself is still quite hard and Bailey's hooves are dry, which means they're becoming brittle. He's suggested soaking them every day for 10 minutes to soften them and encourage growth.
my question; has anyone had a similar experience and is there a hoof oil I can buy to help soften the hooves and promote growth?
Farrier says it's nothing to worry about at the moment, but I want to prevent the problem from getting worse!!!
I'm also going to post this in vet & new lounge