Re: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com Why not just invest in a medicine boot? From: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, August 7, 2013 10:50 PM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com 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.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: Robin Churchill rbc...@yahoo.com 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/post/2012/11/tip-use-an-empty-iv-fluid-bag -to-soak-your-horses-hoof.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com S K windyacre...@yahoo.com 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 less mess than a bucket, and easier that working with a medicine boot. As Robin mentioned, you do need to use the vet type of IV bag, and not the people type. As a disclaimer statement, the owners of Pangaea Equestrian Services are close friends of mine and fellow Icelandic breeders. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.com/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: ruth bushnell fjo...@frontiernet.net 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 with a medicine boot. As Robin mentioned, you do need to use the vet type of IV bag, and not the people type. As a disclaimer statement, the owners of Pangaea Equestrian Services are close friends of mine and fellow Icelandic breeders. Take care! Curt Pierce THANKS Curt !! I switched computers and the links don't transfer the same.. I need to take the time to figure out the tiny url's I guess. =)) Ruthie Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com 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 boot that is now out that goes further up the foot and has a Velcro closure, but it may not be big enough. When the boot is loaded with water, it is hard to get on. Why not just invest in a medicine boot? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: S K windyacre...@yahoo.com That's Awesome...thanks so much for all the info! I'm going to get an IV bag just in case ! From: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Thursday, August 8, 2013 9:57 AM Subject: RE: Hoof Soaking This message is from: Curtis cepi...@yahoo.com S K windyacre...@yahoo.com 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 less mess than a bucket, and easier that working with a medicine boot. As Robin mentioned, you do need to use the vet type of IV bag, and not the people type. As a disclaimer statement, the owners of Pangaea Equestrian Services are close friends of mine and fellow Icelandic breeders. Take care! Curt Pierce Mathias, WV http://www.deepcreekfarm.com/ Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com 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 FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Hoof Soaking
This message is from: Gail Russell g...@zeliga.com 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.html Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
