My horse has long chestnuts on her legs how do i take them off.
2007-07-12 08:39:58 · 23 answers · asked by lisa d 1 in Pets ➔ Horses
Ah That's easy. We do it all the time on the horses we show.
Depending on how large and protruded they are, you soak them using a sponge and/or hose if available. with warm water. Make sure they are soft before you peel them off with your fingers. If they are not soft, there is a high possibility they will bleed.
On our show horses, we wait until they dry and then lightly sand paper them to make them smooth. If you need more info, just email me.
2007-07-16 04:55:18 · answer #1 · answered by txpainthorse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, let's discuss just what a chestnut on a horse's leg really is.
It's the last vestige of a toe. Yep. Horses run on their tippy-toes - what would be a middle toe for us - and the chestnut is the very last bit of leftover toe evolution-wise.
That said, yes chestnuts do grow large - they're toenail after all. They can be trimmed or peeled. For very large chestnuts that stick out, you can maybe try to twist them off - but that can be painful - like cutting your nails to the quick.
It's better to soften them by wrapping in warm, wet bandages to soak - and then trimming them off with either a hoof knife or hoof nippers.
2007-07-12 08:57:53 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara B 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
They Fall Off naturally Usually, But On Our Event yard the farrier has had to remove the odd one over the years. Ask Them When They Next Come To See Your Horse.
2007-07-12 09:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by louisa xx 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chestnuts are not a problem on the horse, but if you want to get them off, do not try doing it yourself--ask your farrier to trim them the next time you get your horse shod. Trimming and cutting chestnuts on a horse does not hurt the horse--it's like you cutting your fingernails.
2007-07-12 09:02:02 · answer #4 · answered by nolajazzyguide 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
most chestnuts will fall off, best way is to ask your farrier to take them off when he shoes you horse
2007-07-15 23:48:53 · answer #5 · answered by chadangelmanjaro 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
rub up against a branch of the old horse chestnut tree
2007-07-15 00:09:20 · answer #6 · answered by ken p 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would leave them be - some chestnuts can be prone to very bad bleeding if intefered with - at the end of the day they may be unsightly to look at, but they're not intefering with anything.
If you insisnt on having these shortened I would speak to your vet or farrier - do not attempt to go at these yourself.
xx
2007-07-13 00:54:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They grow in layers and are quite easy to peel off ( though quite a few people think it's gross), failing that ask your farrier to do it next time he's around, I don't think he'll charge you any extra - it'll take him about a second each !
2007-07-13 02:39:21 · answer #8 · answered by Debi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can ask your farrier to take them off. Otherwise cut them with a scissors or peel them off. Don't take off the whole thingn, only the parts that are coming off.
2007-07-12 09:32:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Get them wet and soggy and then just take them off.
They should just peel right off.
You can do it when they are dry, its just easier when they are wet.
You can not injure your horse taking them off, there is no wrong way, and it does not hurt.
2007-07-12 08:51:44 · answer #10 · answered by hickchick210 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋