Stockholm Tar: Spray or Tub?

[GrassChop]

Looking to get some Stockholm tar to use on hooves for waterproofing if things continue to get wetter.

Which is better, spray or tub?

Thank you!

 

[tda]

Spray definitely easier to use

 

[Surbie]

Having got the tub, I'd definitely buy the spray. Blasted stuff gets everywhere and is annoyingly good at being super sticky.

 

[GrassChop]

Spray definitely easier to use

Thank you! Do you use the Gold Label aerosol one or the Lincoln Pine Tar spray please?

 

[tda]

I think it is the gold label, aerosol

 

[GrassChop]

I think it is the gold label, aerosol

Thank you!

 

[ponyparty]

Spray def easier to use but my old barefoot trimmer - who is the only HCP I have ever rated and trusted - said it’s not as good as has a slightly different make up, to make it sprayable. So I always use the stuff out of the tin. It is a messy pita tho, I got a multipack of cheapo hoof oil brushes with lids and used them to apply.

 

[Highmileagecob]

The tub, and a half inch paintbrush. Super sticky, but also sticks to the hoof. The spray has been thinned to make it sprayable.

 

[Landcruiser]

Could I just ask why you'd want to waterproof a hoof?

 

[GrassChop]

Could I just ask why you'd want to waterproof a hoof?

Mine live out all year round and my mare's feet went like sponges with all the wet weather we had. Despite having a big field shelter with rubber mats and hay, it wasn't enough to stop them going like that. I've never tried it before but I've seen good reviews on using Stockholm tar to help prevent this from happening.

 

[Highmileagecob]

It has made a difference to my old boy, but I have only been painting it on his frogs.