Hoof padding

[JBM]

Okie so farrier coming Wednesday and getting a hoof boot fitting
But Barry has some bruising on hoof sole and refuses to stand on it
On his tip toe
Want to know what I can use for suitable padding to make him feel better before experts arrive

 

[Regandal]

Nappy and duct tape?

 

[JBM]

Nappy and duct tape?

Perfect wasn’t sure if that was enough padding but hopefully ??
thank you

 

[SEL]

Perfect wasn’t sure if that was enough padding but hopefully ??
thank you

If you've got anything foam that also helps (packaging etc)

 

[Northern Hare]

You can cut a disk out of a cheap yoga mat (Tesco etc), and then duct tape that onto his foot.

 

[Kaylum]

Hoof Boot like the ones you can take off like the cavallo ones? You can get pads for them. I am not sure you will be able to get a good fit with a nappy on underneath as they need to be close fitting.

 

[meleeka]

I’ve just done this with a yoga mat. Horse went from hopping lame to striding out instantly.

 

[JBM]

I’ve just done this with a yoga mat. Horse went from hopping lame to striding out instantly.

Awesome?? Trying it out this morning

 

[JBM]

Nappy and yoga mat or just one?

 

[meleeka]

Nappy and yoga mat or just one?

I had a yoga mat in boots but if you haven’t got boots then yoga mat, followed by nappy with loads of duck tape over should work.

 

[JBM]

He’s putting weight on it now while standing but still walking kinda toe first
Not sure if it’s cuz it’s still sore or he’s expecting pain? Will see what he’s like tomorrow can put more mat padding in it if not suitable?

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I use a few nappies as they flatten very easily, another thing that works well is any kind of foam cut to size or I had some foam tubes that I taped together then taped to the bottom of the foot.

 

[JBM]

I use a few nappies as they flatten very easily, another thing that works well is any kind of foam cut to size or I had some foam tubes that I taped together then taped to the bottom of the foot.

I used a nappy and some foam from a mat
Very thin tho so might need more I’m thinking
Thank you

 

[PurBee]

I nabbed the rubber mud guards off the car once - i still have it to use as hoof padding. You can also use car footwell rubber mats, theyre quite thin and cushiony - you can cut as many as needed to create a very thick, long-lasting cushion Sole-pad.

I’ve kept neoprene old wellies for the neoprene to use as hoof pads. Theyre great.

I often then put a nappy over the whole lot to enable me to gaffa tape the whole hoof, just beyond hoof wall for a secure fit, if turning out. Dont tape super tight around the nappy fetlock, there’s a finger-gap for movement/breathability.

These materials are great for lami/bruising cases as often foam squashes too much, camping mat eva foam does - i find any flexible rubbery sheet material will with-stand turnout very well, be comfy, providing enough duct tape is used to secure the pad.

 

[Barton Bounty]

He’s putting weight on it now while standing but still walking kinda toe first
Not sure if it’s cuz it’s still sore or he’s expecting pain? Will see what he’s like tomorrow can put more mat padding in it if not suitable?

Thats a nice neat tidy job ?

 

[JBM]

Thats a nice neat tidy job ?

Tried my best! He was very very good for it stood like a lamb after he understood I wasn’t there to injure his foot more

I nabbed the rubber mud guards off the car once - i still have it to use as hoof padding. You can also use car footwell rubber mats, theyre quite thin and cushiony - you can cut as many as needed to create a very thick, long-lasting cushion Sole-pad.

I’ve kept neoprene old wellies for the neoprene to use as hoof pads. Theyre great.

I often then put a nappy over the whole lot to enable me to gaffa tape the whole hoof, just beyond hoof wall for a secure fit, if turning out. Dont tape super tight around the nappy fetlock, there’s a finger-gap for movement/breathability.

These materials are great for lami/bruising cases as often foam squashes too much, camping mat eva foam does - i find any flexible rubbery sheet material will with-stand turnout very well, be comfy, providing enough duct tape is used to secure the pad.

all amazing suggestions thank you!

 

[Peglo]

I’ve used carpet before. I turned it upside down.