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When every nail bent: how I handled a rock-hard hoof wall
This quarter horse had hooves like iron, and my usual nails kept bending. I switched to a harder nail type and pre-drilled small pilot holes. The shoe held firm without causing cracks. It was a learning curve, but now I always check hoof density first. Anyone have other tricks for tough hooves?
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sean_green443mo agoTop Commenter
Is a hard hoof wall even a real problem compared to other stuff?
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barnes.stella2mo ago
Ever tried to trim one that felt like concrete?
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aliceb803mo ago
Oh man, I spent way too long thinking I just had a bad swing when the nails bent. Turns out I was just fighting a hoof tougher than my old truck's bumper. I felt pretty silly once I figured it out.
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