RE: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: Gail Russell The reason hoof boots are awkward to use is that they are heavy when loaded. And some horses find the weight on their hoof irritating, and try to paw it off...or paw while installing. Soaking is one of my least favorite activities. Gail Important FjordHors

Re: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: S K That's Awesome...thanks so much for all the info!  I'm going to get an IV bag just in case ! From: Curtis To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:57 AM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This messa

RE: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: Gail Russell It can be difficult to get the foot into the medicine boots. You have to order an XL for a normal sized foot. And, to do white lightening soaks, you have to close the top with saran wrap, which does not work very well. There is a cordura equine soaker boo

Re: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: "ruth bushnell" Here is a Tiny URL version of the link posted by Ruth Bushnell, http://tinyurl.com/kpfuj5m. The main reasons for using this method is that the bags can be obtained from a vet for free, it is a lot easier and less mess than a bucket, and easier that working

RE: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: "Curtis" S K wrote: "Why not just invest in a medicine boot?" Here is a Tiny URL version of the link posted by Ruth Bushnell, http://tinyurl.com/kpfuj5m. The main reasons for using this method is that the bags can be obtained from a vet for free, it is a lot easier and l

Re: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: Robin Churchill That works but you usually have to have the big vet bags not the ones for people unless you know someone on dialysis.   Robin    I saw an idea for using an empty IV fluid bag to soak a hoof. http://www.pangaeaequestrian.com/1

Re: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: S K Why not just invest in a medicine boot? From: Gail Russell To: "fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com" Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:50 PM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This message is from: Gail Russell Problem is, they

RE: Hoof Soaking

This message is from: Gail Russell Problem is, they stomp and break right through it if they are not on soft ground or grass. I saw an idea for using an empty IV fluid bag to soak a hoof. http://www.pangaeaequestrian.com/1/post/2012/11/tip-use-an-empty-iv-fluid-bag -to-soak-your-horses-hoof.