Ordered some 'Hoof Armor', any tips for using it?

[soloequestrian]

The instructions on the website look very clear but just wondered if there are any things to look out for? Do you protect their feet while it cures and how long does that take? Is it easy enough to handle in terms of consistency? etc.
Thanks!

 

[daydreamer]

I've used it a couple of times and not really with great success but my tip would be if your horse has feathers make sure you contain them in some way! My horse has very small feathers on the back and has now had kevlar in them for about the last month Also I read about someone who used flour as the powder instead of talc so tried that but I think it just absorbed/reacted together. The second time I used talk which seemed to work better but I'm pretty sure everything peeled off within a couple of days so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I hope you have more success than me!

 

[Gloi]

I've used it a couple of times and not really with great success but my tip would be if your horse has feathers make sure you contain them in some way! My horse has very small feathers on the back and has now had kevlar in them for about the last month Also I read about someone who used flour as the powder instead of talc so tried that but I think it just absorbed/reacted together. The second time I used talk which seemed to work better but I'm pretty sure everything peeled off within a couple of days so I'm obviously doing something wrong. I hope you have more success than me!

If it is peeling off you are putting too much on in one go.

 

[Gloi]

The instructions on the website look very clear but just wondered if there are any things to look out for? Do you protect their feet while it cures and how long does that take? Is it easy enough to handle in terms of consistency? etc.
Thanks!

I don't have any trouble with it. A bit of talc on the feet and you can put them on the floor. Just don't get it in your clothes or in the feather, stick a sock over the feather if your horse is very hairy.
I tend to apply it at the end of the day so I don't ride till the next day but 30 minutes is probably long enough.

 

[soloequestrian]

My stables have earth floors and the blurb says I can just put the foot straight down onto that without the talc - would that be correct? Would you tend to apply one thin layer and leave or apply several over a few days?

 

[Cragrat]

My stables have earth floors and the blurb says I can just put the foot straight down onto that without the talc - would that be correct? Would you tend to apply one thin layer and leave or apply several over a few days?

I would still go for a layer of talc first.

Less is definitely better - apply one v thin layer and see how it goes. A you say, you can build up the layers over the coming weeks. Don't be fooled if you think it isn't there anymore - it can dull quite quickly, but it is still bonded to the hoof tubules.

 

[meleeka]

My top tip is get a helper! It’s so much easier with someone to pass it all to you.

 

[Gloi]

My stables have earth floors and the blurb says I can just put the foot straight down onto that without the talc - would that be correct? Would you tend to apply one thin layer and leave or apply several over a few days?

You can put it down so long as you haven't put a thick layer on. Thin layers are best. I tend to put one on then the next day do another. After that it depends on the amount of work and the hooves.

 

[poiuytrewq]

My tip is wear old clothes!!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Feet must be totally dry and as clean as you can get them so wire brush is a must, don't put too much on better to do 2 thin coats a few days apart.

I just leave in for a few hours after applying then turnout and never had any problems.

 

[soloequestrian]

Would it be worth putting hoof boots on for a few hours after application?

 

[McGrools]

Would it be worth putting hoof boots on for a few hours after application?

I’ve never thought to do that. I would assume that it might stick to the boot rather than the hoof

 

[McGrools]

Top tip. Sweep the bit of the yard they are standing on. Maybe put a towel down if it’s damp ground. Have everything you need to hand so you don’t have to let go of foot before you have put your talc on xx

 

[soloequestrian]

I haven't had talc for years. I remember using it as a kid after having a bath - seems odd now! Must have made a right mess of the bathroom!

 

[HorsesRule2009]

Sorry to jump on here, but do you all manage with just 1 nozzle for all feet or does it go off to quickly for this?

 

[Gloi]

Would it be worth putting hoof boots on for a few hours after application?

I wouldn't do that.

 

[Gloi]

Sorry to jump on here, but do you all manage with just 1 nozzle for all feet or does it go off to quickly for this?

If you are really quick and have prepared all the feet. Otherwise you will feel it has cured in the nozzle and won't come out. I tend to do two feet per nozzle normally, if I'm organised.

 

[Cragrat]

Sorry to jump on here, but do you all manage with just 1 nozzle for all feet or does it go off to quickly for this?

If I'm organised, and it is cooler weather, I can get 8 hooves, but I have trained helper , operation style. I hold out my hand and bark orders, and the horses are very obliging with their hooves

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Sorry to jump on here, but do you all manage with just 1 nozzle for all feet or does it go off to quickly for this?

I do the 2 fronts with 1 nozzle as I don't do hinds.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I wouldn't put boots on just make sure you talc them loads then put in a stable with bedding or straight out on grass.

 

[lynz88]

Sorry to jump on here, but do you all manage with just 1 nozzle for all feet or does it go off to quickly for this?

I've managed all 4 feet with 1 nozzle except when it's warm out....I find if it's quite warm weather, the goo dries really, really quickly. I managed to get 2 feet done before I started having problems with the little gun. Managed to get it working for the 3rd foot but absolutely no dice with the 4th foot. I had already picked out the feet and had done an initial clean with a wire brush as well so it wasn't as if there was a lot of time between feet.