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Sunday 17 February 2013

Farrier Feed ~ Double Dose

Started feeding Eli Farrier Feed for his hooves, to strengthen his thin walls and thin soles. I want them to grow strong and hard and if need be we will shoe his front feet this summer to avoid bruising.

We have a new Farrier who does hot shoeing and uses corrective pads coming out next week to trim both Ella and Eli. He can give an assessment on their feet at that point.

The company that produces the feed advises against using pine tar or turpentine. I agree in winter, but if it's a wet spring or summer I don't think either would dry out the hooves.

I am going to take a picture of Eli's feet now and periodically along the way to record any progress or change.





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