#ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl#HM, of course I have to chime in here
Because it seems as though nobody believes me lol!#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl#Try using graphite, you can find it at TSC, and most hardware/farm stores. One brand name is SlipPlate, but there are a few to choose from.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl#Carefully spray it on the sole of the hoof, avoiding the shoes. In the past on my horses, it has lasted a good 6-8 weeks in between trims/re-shods. After the farrier is done, spray it on again. Instead of working on removing snowballs after the fact, it prevents the snow from sticking in the first place.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl##ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl# #ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#DIV#ed_cl##ed_op#FONT face=Verdana color=#668f5a size=2#ed_cl#It's also not a lead product (contrary to popular belief) so it's not harmful to their general health.#ed_op#/FONT#ed_cl##ed_op#/DIV#ed_cl#