In hot dry weather, your horse’s hooves can really take a beating.
Dry, hard ground increases the risk of lameness. Risks are even worse when a horse is exposed to alternating wet and dry conditions — like evening turnout in dew-soaked grass and hot, dry conditions during the day. The cycle causes a horse’s hooves to repeatedly swell and contract, ultimately causing horseshoe nails to loosen. The process speeds up if a horse stomps at flies or often walks the fence line.
Applying a hoof toughener before evening turnout cuts moisture absorption, while using Venice turpentine toughens soles. Strong fly protection and shorter turnouts can help. Shortening your summer shoeing schedule can also help ensure your buddy’s hoof health.
Welcome to animal airwaves. You know, in hot, dry weather, your horse's hooves can really take a beating. Dry, hard ground increases the risk of lameness. Risks are even worse when a horse is exposed to alternating wet and dry conditions, like evening turnout in do-soaked grass and hot, dry conditions during the day. The cycle causes a horse's hooves to repeatedly swell and contract, ultimately causing horseshoe nails to loosen. The process speeds up if a horse stops at flies or often walks the fence line. Applying the hoof toughener before evening turnout cuts moisture absorption, while using Venice Terpentine toughens soles. Strong fly protection and shorter turnouts can help. Shortening your summer shooing schedule can also help your buddy's hoof health. Animal airwaves is brought to you by the UF Veterinary Hospitals, embracing the value of preventive pet care. Feed daily, check up yearly, and love forever. Visit us at animalairwaves.com. (dog barks)
