{"id":10494,"date":"2022-02-26T13:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T17:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-hoof-polish-and-dressing-to-use-or-not-to-use\/"},"modified":"2022-02-26T15:49:16","modified_gmt":"2022-02-26T19:49:16","slug":"horse-hoof-polish-and-dressing-to-use-or-not-to-use","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/equestrianbootsandbridles.com\/horse-hoof-polish-and-dressing-to-use-or-not-to-use\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse Hoof Polish and Dressing: Good or Bad for Your Horse?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There is some controversy over the topics of horse hoof polish and dressing! If you start showing your horse, you’re definitely likely to come across various viewpoints about these products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’m going over what I think about them and when I would and would NOT use them. I’ve learned some interesting stuff and I think that if you read this, you might be surprised. It might help you develop an opinion on the matter of your own, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is it okay to paint your horse’s hooves with polish? (Matching manicures, anyone!?) What are the potential pros and cons to using hoof dressing? We’re going to get all of your questions answered in this post!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Polish vs. Dressing: What’s the Difference?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re new to the subject, you might be wondering: what’s the difference between polish and dressing, anyway<\/strong>? You might even be wondering if dressing is some weird wrap that you can put on the horse’s hoof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    What is Horse Hoof Dressing?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Hoof dressing is essentially an oily or creamy product<\/strong> that many people use on their horse’s hooves. It’s kind of like a lotion. It is meant to improve hoof health, prevent dryness, reduce the risk of cracking (or even treat cracking), and even prevent lameness in the long-term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Dressing can either be bought in stores, online, or made at home. You can check out YouTube for plenty of D.I.Y. formulas on how to make at-home dressing solutions. BUT before you do, keep reading for a bit longer because you may change your mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    What is Horse Hoof Polish?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Hoof polish is mostly a liquid solution that is used on horse hooves after grooming and cleaning. There are many benefits of a horse hoof polish. Some of these benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n