Majic
Member
Hi All
Has anyone had a problem with road planings (reclaimed road surface) balling up in horse's feet? I've just had an area laid and it was hammered down but my horse as rather roughed it up and several times he's had road planings wedged in his feet. He is shod. Not a problem you might think but its really really difficult to get it out as it is slightly sticky and becomes solid as he walks round and presses it further into his feet.
So, has anyone experienced this at all and has anyone a suggestion of what to do about it. I read somewhere that if sand is tipped on road planings the sand works is way down through the road planings and stops it draining. It currently drains really well. I'm worried I'll just have soaking wet sand for them to stand on which might cause other problems.
I currently cannot use the area, have no turnout as on clay and am dreading the coming winter! :-( Any suggestions gratefully accepted.
Has anyone had a problem with road planings (reclaimed road surface) balling up in horse's feet? I've just had an area laid and it was hammered down but my horse as rather roughed it up and several times he's had road planings wedged in his feet. He is shod. Not a problem you might think but its really really difficult to get it out as it is slightly sticky and becomes solid as he walks round and presses it further into his feet.
So, has anyone experienced this at all and has anyone a suggestion of what to do about it. I read somewhere that if sand is tipped on road planings the sand works is way down through the road planings and stops it draining. It currently drains really well. I'm worried I'll just have soaking wet sand for them to stand on which might cause other problems.
I currently cannot use the area, have no turnout as on clay and am dreading the coming winter! :-( Any suggestions gratefully accepted.