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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Maria,
The DIM is fairly easy to use, it comes with two types and you mix roughly equal amounts together in your hands until the colours blend. Then just pack it into clean collateral grooves and
Hi Maria,
The DIM is fairly easy to use, it comes with two types and you mix roughly equal amounts together in your hands until the colours blend. Then just pack it into clean collateral grooves and
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Kirsten Rasmussen
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#11631
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Josephine and Martha, thank you!
Josie yes we have tried protecting her heels inside the boot with socks and wraps. I don´t think we can try those boots here in Spain but thank you anyway. We have
Josephine and Martha, thank you!
Josie yes we have tried protecting her heels inside the boot with socks and wraps. I don´t think we can try those boots here in Spain but thank you anyway. We have
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Maria Duran
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#11630
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
For some reason, I could not get Josie’s link to open so I searched for the product online and found this link. Hoping this helps someone.
https://www.hoofwings.com/index.html
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Martha in
For some reason, I could not get Josie’s link to open so I searched for the product online and found this link. Hoping this helps someone.
https://www.hoofwings.com/index.html
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Martha in
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Martha McSherry
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#11629
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Maria
Have you tried Hoofwings? www.Hoofwings.com
They help laminitic horses be comfortable without needing pads. Great for riding in also. Maybe better for your heel problem than other styles of
Hi Maria
Have you tried Hoofwings? www.Hoofwings.com
They help laminitic horses be comfortable without needing pads. Great for riding in also. Maybe better for your heel problem than other styles of
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Josephine Trott
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#11628
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
I would like to add that the company advices no to use it over thin soles, but doesn´t explain why. I believe this might be a cause.
I would like to add that the company advices no to use it over thin soles, but doesn´t explain why. I believe this might be a cause.
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Maria Duran
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#11627
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Candis,
Because I was concerned about this issue I poured some product in a cardboard, it got solid just in a few seconds so that I could touch it, it was absolutely impossible to stand the heat
Hi Candis,
Because I was concerned about this issue I poured some product in a cardboard, it got solid just in a few seconds so that I could touch it, it was absolutely impossible to stand the heat
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Maria Duran
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#11626
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Kirsten,
Casts were tried months ago but she has a veeeeeery sensitive skin and they made cuts and bruises in her heelbulbs. We really have a problem because she gets bruises in her heelbulbs very
Hi Kirsten,
Casts were tried months ago but she has a veeeeeery sensitive skin and they made cuts and bruises in her heelbulbs. We really have a problem because she gets bruises in her heelbulbs very
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Maria Duran
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#11625
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Maria,
How did you know how hot this got? Not familiar with the product, but I battle the same problem.
Candis Gerulsky
Hi Maria,
How did you know how hot this got? Not familiar with the product, but I battle the same problem.
Candis Gerulsky
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candis gerulsky
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#11624
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Dental impression material.
It can be used in casts to help cushion the sole and heel area. You could try casts instead of boots and pads. There's a bit of a learning curve to apply them but they
Dental impression material.
It can be used in casts to help cushion the sole and heel area. You could try casts instead of boots and pads. There's a bit of a learning curve to apply them but they
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Kirsten Rasmussen
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#11623
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi Jennifer and Kirsten,
Thank you so much for your help. We have been applying Hoof Armor for months, still on it but as this help not to wear down too much the soles, she still needs protection. She
Hi Jennifer and Kirsten,
Thank you so much for your help. We have been applying Hoof Armor for months, still on it but as this help not to wear down too much the soles, she still needs protection. She
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Maria Duran
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#11622
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
You could try Hoof Armor:
https://hoofarmor.com/
But if the soles are really that thin you may need to boot/pad/glue on shoe (of some combination that works for the horse) to get the pressure off the
You could try Hoof Armor:
https://hoofarmor.com/
But if the soles are really that thin you may need to boot/pad/glue on shoe (of some combination that works for the horse) to get the pressure off the
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Jennifer
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#11621
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Sorry Maria, no experience with it, but from what you are describing it sounds like it might be too hot to apply to thin soles. Can you use DIM instead?
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Kirsten Rasmussen
Kitimat, BC, Canada
Sorry Maria, no experience with it, but from what you are describing it sounds like it might be too hot to apply to thin soles. Can you use DIM instead?
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Kirsten Rasmussen
Kitimat, BC, Canada
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Kirsten Rasmussen
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#11620
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Re: Comfortmix hoof pad
Anyone experienced with these kind of products over thin soles can help?
I would like to know if it can be applied over very thin soles or if the mare is going to experience burn and damage to
Anyone experienced with these kind of products over thin soles can help?
I would like to know if it can be applied over very thin soles or if the mare is going to experience burn and damage to
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Maria Duran
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#11617
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Comfortmix hoof pad
Hi all
I would like to protect the front hoof soles of a mare with Comfortmix Hoof Pad but I am quite concerned about how hot the product becomes over the very thin soles.
Collateral groove reading
Hi all
I would like to protect the front hoof soles of a mare with Comfortmix Hoof Pad but I am quite concerned about how hot the product becomes over the very thin soles.
Collateral groove reading
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Maria Duran
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#11616
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Re: Trimming
Hi Jean,
Kudos to you for taking active role in your horses hoof trimming. I am not sure where you are located, but i highly recommend Ida Hammer for learning about trimming your own horse. Her
Hi Jean,
Kudos to you for taking active role in your horses hoof trimming. I am not sure where you are located, but i highly recommend Ida Hammer for learning about trimming your own horse. Her
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Mary M.
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#11615
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Barefoot trimmer palm beach county fl
Hi. Does anyone know of a farrier in the palm beach county area of Florida?
Hi. Does anyone know of a farrier in the palm beach county area of Florida?
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Suzy Berkowitz
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#11614
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Re: Hoof trim examples somewhere?
Hi Michele,
Sorry to hear things didn't turn out as planned and that Mosey is so sore. Good idea to put padded boots on him as long as he's uncomfortable. The general ideas on the link are sound but
Hi Michele,
Sorry to hear things didn't turn out as planned and that Mosey is so sore. Good idea to put padded boots on him as long as he's uncomfortable. The general ideas on the link are sound but
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Lavinia Fiscaletti
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#11613
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Re: Angle grinders
I have a Proxxon that I just started using. So far I'm happy with the size and weight.
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Debra Doerfler
San Marcos (San Diego County), California
Lady Sierra Snarf n' Snort AKA "Sierra"
2009 TB
I have a Proxxon that I just started using. So far I'm happy with the size and weight.
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Debra Doerfler
San Marcos (San Diego County), California
Lady Sierra Snarf n' Snort AKA "Sierra"
2009 TB
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Debra
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#11612
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Re: Hoof trim examples somewhere?
My gelding's insulin is up again, so, fearing that his laminae is weakened, I sent this article to my trimmer prior to his trim last Tuesday. I explained that I thought the photos looked extreme, but
My gelding's insulin is up again, so, fearing that his laminae is weakened, I sent this article to my trimmer prior to his trim last Tuesday. I explained that I thought the photos looked extreme, but
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Michele Einarson
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#11611
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Easy boot Clouds pads
I have 3 of the blue inserts for the Easy Boot Clouds, size 3. If anyone can use them, I’d be glad to send them to you.
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Patti. SoCal 2020
I have 3 of the blue inserts for the Easy Boot Clouds, size 3. If anyone can use them, I’d be glad to send them to you.
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Patti. SoCal 2020
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Patti SoCal 2020
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#11610
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