Well it just snowed today and we got about 5inches or more and i was wondering is their anyway that i can keep snow out of my horses feet. I know that you can take their shoes off and it helps alot but i cannot take my one horses shoes off. I have tried cisco i think that is what it is called and it doesnt work that well. I am really worried about his feet balling up with snow and having the possibility of him hurting his legs or feet. Please help
2006-11-26 03:36:55 · 12 answers · asked by captian obvious 2 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
SNOWBALL PADS
These pads, which cover the entire bottom of the foot, are the best choice if snow balling up in your horse's feet is a major problem. They're especially useful for a horse with recessed or diseased frogs because they don't rely on the action of the frog to keep snow out. (Then again, impaired frogs are more vulnerable to thrush, so you have to weigh the increased thrush risk against the superior snow-guarding action.) The pads' convex bulge tends to grip the ground, providing a bit of extra traction too--although if you need snowball pads, you'll probably want to use borium as well.
Snowball pads can be riveted to the shoe but don't have to be. They're thicker than Hoof Grips and tend not to slip and tear. They're more durable than Hoof Grips and will probably last you through the winter. When you have snowball pads removed in the spring, ask your farrier to examine your horse's feet carefully. If he deems it necessary (usually only if the feet are flat), he may leave a little extra sole at the first post-pad shoeing and ask you to paint the soles with Venice turpentine for about ten days to toughen up the sole tissue.
2006-11-26 03:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by morgysan 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Low on the beet pulp? Or low on hay? Or both. I've been snowed in or had something happen when I was getting low on feed. As much as I don't like it...I will lower the beet pulp feeding so I can have it for a couple more days if needed. Low on hay...try your dangest to see if you can get a friend to or friends to pick some up for you. See if they can meet you somewhere you can actually get to. I've been snowed into a valley we lived in. Had friends deliver at the top of our drive...that we couldn't get out of. It was a lot of work...but we walked and dragged the feed with a wheelbarrow until it was where we could move it with a vehicle. Don't feed stuff that your horse is not used to. If you can't get out...the vet can't get to you if your horse colics from an influx of 'strange' food. I really would cut back on the pulp a little for a few days if needed. So you will have something for a few extra days...even if it's not the same amount you are used to feeding. If you have plenty of hay...up her amount by say...2 flakes a day until you can get out.
2016-03-29 09:29:01 · answer #2 · answered by Pamela 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tube-type rim pads which fit between the shoe and the hoof wall leaving the sole open are the best anti-snowballing option. The sole retains it's cupped traction feature, can respire normally, and can descend with weight bearing. As the horse's weight descends on the hoof the pads flex and dislodge the snow that accumulates at the junction of the shoe and sole. Tube pads with open shoes work well in most weather conditions. Bar shoes (egg bar shoes, full support shoes, etc.) will trap snow and not allow the tube pads to do their job as effectively.
2006-11-26 04:45:36 · answer #3 · answered by haulinassnhaulinbull 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Other than taking your horses shoes off or putting pads on with the farriers help try greasing the inside of the feet with vasiline. Always pick his feet out before walking him on a hard surface as well Hope this is helpfull
2006-11-26 06:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Amy H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think if it was me I would just buy a foot pick and knock out the snow every chance you get. I know that sounds time consuming but unless you get his shoes off your stuck. A little snow is o.k. but don't let it build up until he is walking on two inch snow heels. lol. good luck.
2006-11-26 04:12:41 · answer #5 · answered by . 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We live in MT and our horses have feet not hands we get lots of snow i have always used wd40 and it works great. it also is good for whiches knotts and horses that have pulled back so tight that you can not get the knot out. spay wd40 and wala it is out. genuine Mt Cowgirl
2006-11-26 14:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Love2dash 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sod the booties of the pads, what your horse needs is some skis. Think of how much fun that would be!! SKiiing and horse-riding combined... wow, a new sport.
http://www.westernveil.com/wv/
2006-11-26 04:26:30 · answer #7 · answered by westernveil 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could look online for some special snow boots for him. Otherwise keep him in a stall.
2006-11-26 04:09:03 · answer #8 · answered by silverboy470 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try painting the underside of their hooves with Stockholm Tar....my mom says that what they did when she used to ride in scotland. and it worked a treat!
2006-11-26 04:49:52 · answer #9 · answered by Kismet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have the fairer put snow pads on them ,,my horses go barefoot...Do NOT put anything like wd40 on them.. would u put it on your kids hands? no
2006-11-26 04:03:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋