Hoof armour arrived

[poiuytrewq]

Although I’ve used it before it looks a bit daunting!
The horse I’d originally purchased it for had a trim last week which is annoying. He lives out so I’m not really sure how I’ll do him.

My little pony though is having his trim this afternoon. He’s in his stable now so his feet will be bone dry and clean from the farrier so figured a perfect time to try.
So, plan Is trim him first so I can tie him out on clean concrete. Apply it and use the talcum powder (not something I use, really hoping there’s some upstairs or I need to fit a supermarket trip in!)
Then I can leave him pottering round the yard for a few hours or back in his straw stable?
Does this sound good? I lost my applicator from last time so had to buy the whole lot again hence keen to get it right!
Old clothes and gloves on standby.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I would put him back in the stable rather than walk about on concrete

 

[poiuytrewq]

I would put him back in the stable rather than walk about on concrete

Ok, yes reading the directions I was thinking the opposite, put him on a clean surface but apparently it seems not.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Best on soft dry ground rather than abrasive

 

[J&S]

Hood armour????? I did wonder what you were going to put on his head!!

 

[MiJodsR2BlinkinTite]

Hood armour????? I did wonder what you were going to put on his head!!

Yep I was trying to figure it out. Think the OP means "HOOF" armour. Will be interested in how things go. Ours are all barefoot.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Hood armour????? I did wonder what you were going to put on his head!!

I’m planning on going jousting!

 

[paddy555]

Although I’ve used it before it looks a bit daunting!
The horse I’d originally purchased it for had a trim last week which is annoying. He lives out so I’m not really sure how I’ll do him.

My little pony though is having his trim this afternoon. He’s in his stable now so his feet will be bone dry and clean from the farrier so figured a perfect time to try.
So, plan Is trim him first so I can tie him out on clean concrete. Apply it and use the talcum powder (not something I use, really hoping there’s some upstairs or I need to fit a supermarket trip in!)
Then I can leave him pottering round the yard for a few hours or back in his straw stable?
Does this sound good? I lost my applicator from last time so had to buy the whole lot again hence keen to get it right!
Old clothes and gloves on standby.

you can use limestone flour instead of talc if you have any.

 

[Cragrat]

you can use limestone flour instead of talc if you have any.

or even shavings dust etc - any fine particles at all, which stick to any undried/ unabsorbed Hoof Armor. Its purpose is to prevent the HA sticking to the ground and peeling off before it has cured.

 

[paddy555]

or even shavings dust etc - any fine particles at all, which stick to any undried/ unabsorbed Hoof Armor. Its purpose is to prevent the HA sticking to the ground and peeling off before it has cured.

or I can see no reason not to use normal domestic cooking flour. Many have that on their shelves.

 

[Gloi]

When the weather is dry I just let him put feet straight down on the dry soil.

 

[poiuytrewq]

It’s done! Farrier came early. Apparently he was booked to come early luckily I was home and they were all in ready anyway.
Found some talc. He’s now chilling in his stable.
My farrier did say he just has seriously thin soles, I think I’m going to try and give him another coat in 24 hours.
it works for him.

So In regards to the other who lives out.
As long as his feet are dry, I can wire brush them, apply the Hoof armour and then he spends his days split between a pretty bare track so that’s loose dusty stuff mainly and field, perhaps if I powder him and put him back onto the track but close the grass off?
Would that work?
He doesn’t have a stable.

 

[Gloi]

So In regards to the other who lives out.
As long as his feet are dry, I can wire brush them, apply the Hoof armour and then he spends his days split between a pretty bare track so that’s loose dusty stuff mainly and field, perhaps if I powder him and put him back onto the track but close the grass off?
Would that work?
He doesn’t have a stable.

Yes it will work. Don't forget to do the frogs and lower part of the heel bulbs too.

 

[poiuytrewq]

All I need now Is a bit of dry July!

I have to say I was a little disappointed how the pony came in this morning. He cantered over the field as normal but still obviously felt the stones coming from field to yard.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Hi just been trimmed his going to feel more mine always do for about 3 or 4 days.

 

[Gloi]

All I need now Is a bit of dry July!

I have to say I was a little disappointed how the pony came in this morning. He cantered over the field as normal but still obviously felt the stones coming from field to yard.

It may take a while to get the full effect. The hoof armour allows the sole to grow thicker under it over time.

 

[poiuytrewq]

It may take a while to get the full effect. The hoof armour allows the sole to grow thicker under it over time.

Oh ok, so worth continuing with even if I don’t see a huge change?
That’s a relief!

 

[Gloi]

Yes.

Oh ok, so worth continuing with even if I don’t see a huge change?
That’s a relief!

Yes it took a little while for mine to get the best effect.
Do make sure there isn't something going on in the hooves beyond thin soles though. No pulses.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Yes.

Yes it took a little while for mine to get the best effect.
Do make sure there isn't something going on in the hooves beyond thin soles though. No pulses.

Can’t feel any, I’m not the best but farrier couldn’t either. It’s an ongoing thing. The vet checked last time she was out and was happy it’s not laminitis.
If I could just go sweep the gateway out of stones he’d be fine.

 

[Gloi]

Can’t feel any, I’m not the best but farrier couldn’t either. It’s an ongoing thing. The vet checked last time she was out and was happy it’s not laminitis.
If I could just go sweep the gateway out of stones he’d be fine.

Give a second coat on the fronts the next dry day.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Give a second coat on the fronts the next dry day.

I’ll do a second on the pony tomorrow, he’s easier as he stands in during the day, being a precious little soldier!
Thanks

 

[Gloi]

I’ll do a second on the pony tomorrow, he’s easier as he stands in during the day, being a precious little soldier!
Thanks

Good luck. I'll bet you'll start seeing an improvement before long.

 

[Gloi]

Good luck. I'll bet you'll start seeing an improvement before long.

Just thinking. If he has a little bit of bruising in his hooves that may need to settle down before he's right.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Just thinking. If he has a little bit of bruising in his hooves that may need to settle down before he's right.

May well do. He’s always had quite delicate feet. They are dark so I can’t see.

 

[canteron]

How are you getting on - I have some arriving next week, so really interested in your experience!
The lady did say bear with it for best results!

 

[poiuytrewq]

How are you getting on - I have some arriving next week, so really interested in your experience!
The lady did say bear with it for best results!

Hiya! I was planning on the second coat yesterday but ended up bathing him without thinking so he was soaked, I'm going to have time tomorrow so will get it done then.
I'll be honest at this point he is much the same but Gloi have given me some reassurance that as the lady told you it gets better over time helping the sole to toughen up so I'm still hopeful and its really easy to do.
Its strange stuff and does actually feel quite warm through the gloves as you spread it.

Hope yours go's well, update us here!

 

[Gloi]

If it gives you any encouragement I rode for two hours mainly on the roads yesterday and I had done a coat earlier in the week after a farrier trim a few days ago. No complaints about any rocks from him and no wear to his feet when we got back.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Thank you! That sounds great, how long has yours been without shoes for?

 

[Gloi]

Thank you! That sounds great, how long has yours been without shoes for?

He's never had shoes. I used Scoot boots but only use them now for extra long rides above what we normally do. He was previously getting too much wear to his feet without boots but he moves better without them.

 

[poiuytrewq]

Do you think hood armour has made that difference?
I wouldn’t imagine my pony has ever had shoes either. He’s 30 and I can’t imagine anyone hating their child enough for him to have ever been sat on! (He’s only 11.2!)