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Frequently asked Questions about HoofArmor | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q: What is HoofArmor? A: HoofArmor is a thin, flexible protective coating used in place of horseshoes. Applied to the sole and hoof wall bottom edge, it simply protects against wear and chipping. Because it is flexible, it doesn’t restrict the natural expansion of the hoof. Q: How long does it last? A: On typical use (trail riding, ring riding) it lasts from trim to trim, or about six weeks. Then it is trimmed off with the excess hoof and reapplied. However, riders have successfully completed 50 and 100 mile endurance rides over all terrain and 50 mile wagon train over roads. Q: Does it protect against stone bruising? A: HoofArmor will protect against any penetration but, being flexible, will not completely prevent bruising. HoofArmor is like moccasins for your horse. The key to stone protection is a thicker sole; more thickness between the stones and the sensitive sole. HoofArmor is used to protect the sole from wear while it grows thicker and tougher. Q: How is HoofArmor applied? A: HoofArmor comes in a two part dispenser and is premixed as it comes out the nozzle. HoofArmor is spread with the spatula in a thin coating and, if needed, cured with a heat gun. A cartridge should do 8 hooves. Q: What is it made with? Is it toxic? A: HoofArmor’s ingredients are a trade secret, but it is essentially a nontoxic epoxy base. The main ingredients of this formula are approved by the U.S. FDA for contact with food, another ingredient is actually used in food, another is used in wound dressings, and, of course, a lot of KevlarŪ the inert bulletproofing material. Q: Does it seal the hoof from breathing? A: Contrary to popular belief the hoof below the live coronary, from which it grows, doesn’t breathe. The hoof is nourished from within. Recent U of Penn studies showed that the cells of the outer hoof are denser to seal it. The hoof itself makes a varnish coating as the hoof grows out that maintains the moisture level (about 25%) in the hoof wall. HoofArmor just does the same on the bottom. Year round use of HoofArmor will maintain the same moisture level and the hooves will look great all the time. HoofArmor is not applied to the frog, which is a different consistency; more of a cushion and seldom bruised. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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