LC Farm
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I was wondering if people always was black hoof polish no matter color of the horse? Or if clear is used on white hoofs?
Excellent reply, Leeana! That's exactly what I was going to say.I generally prefer the look with the horses hooves blacked, but i stripe the hooves if they are striped. If the hooves are white and the horses legs are white i will put clear over the hoofs, but i think black normally looks nicer. If i have a horse where 3 hooves are black and one is white i normally black all four hooves as i think it looks nicer, always looks like you forgot a hoof when only three are blacked. I use Ultra hoof polish, its just great. I have used, and will never agian use, the water based hoof polish or any other brand since most of the time the area's footing is slightly damp, the polish will come off and get on you when setting hooves.
The ultra hoof polish enhancer works great too, i always spray a layer over the finished hoof, does well to repell dust and dirty. I can do hooves in the morning and spray the ultra over the finish hoof and tie the horse back in their stall, then when i pull the horse out prior to there class i just wipe off the hoof with dry cloth and that shine is still there
That is what I was going to comment on also. My rule isSome of the trainers are very clever when showing.![]()
I've seen some use clear polish on some light colored horses who have shorter legs. It makes the legs appear a bit longer and graceful. With a very light horse, the black hoof can make the white leg appear chopped off shorter.
Ever notice how some ice skaters wear "flesh colored skates?" That is to make their legs appear longer and give a longer, elegant line when they are extending their legs for the stretchy skating movements. It gives a long, clean line when the leg blends into the skate color.
I've been showing for 20 years, and I STILL feel like tossing my cookies before a halter class!!Thank you so much for your replys. My daughter has her heart set on showing some of our guys and girls ourselves this year. She loves it and it makes me want to toss my cookies from nerves.
((sigh)) I was afraid of that. Oh well, I guess I'll just keep on with the sanding and buffing and clear. I really MUST get a platform built so I don't have to bend over so much.I tried white shoe polish last year, and it looked, IMO, goofy.