Is it true that certain kinds of shavings can dry out a horses hooves?
Definitely! Some horses have allergic reactions to certain kinds of shavings. Each horse will react differently to different thing. I couldn’t tell you which shavings are better than others. That depends on the horse. I will tell you what my favorite hoof dressing is — good old fashioned corn oil. Don’t waste your money on all that other stuff. Just paint the corn oil on the hoof — the whole hoof, not just the hairline. It won’t make it too soft and will keep it a nice consistency. It really helps with the periopal growth which is the waxy film that is about an inch below the coronet band. It’s nature’s way of keeping moisture in the hoof. It doesn’t work all that well, but it’s there. Tatted Reiner Asks: What’s the difference between hot and cold shoeing? Hot shoeing is heating up the shoe and putting it on the foot. Cold shoeing is pounding on the shoe and nailing it on to the foot. I prefer cold shoeing. I’ve been doing this for 20 years, shoed thousands and thousands of horses
