Hoof Packing vs. Poultice

[neigh.neigh]

Are Hoof Packing (such as Magic Cushion) and poultice the same thing? I have had farriers tell me not to use poultice too much because it makes the hoof too soft. Is this the same for hoof packing? I have realized that many horses get their feet packed at night during the show week. What is your favorite thing to use?

[Laurierace]

No they aren't the same thing. I chose one or none based upon what I am hoping to achieve. I would use poultice, or as we call it on the track, mud if I wanted to draw out some heat. I LOVE magic cushion for tenderness. I have a huge tub of black goo that I am drawing a blank on the name of right now but that is great for adding moisture to a dry hoof.

[deltawave]

The black, gooey pine-tar based stuff is great for taking the sting out after a day on really hard ground. I don't use poultice on feet--or anywhere else, for that matter. :lol:

[sk_pacer]

Laurierace - is Forshner's the product name you are groping for?

[Laurierace]

Yeah that's it thanks! I can never remember if its that or Fiebling's. I have had the same container for about 7 years now.

[Woodland]

We use Forshner's daily and Magic Cushion for the arthritic ones. We always pack before we load coming home from a show!

Love me some good hoof pack!

[Thomas_1]

A poultice is something soft and wet put externally and commonly used to draw out inflammation.

Hoof packing is a pad to protect tenderness so say like pad in your shoe to stop your feet hurting if you have a blister.