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Wet weather is good for ponies’ hooves as it helps to moisturise them.
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Too much moisture can have a negative effect on your pony’s hooves as it softens them.
The term commonly used to describe when your pony’s hooves become impacted with ice is ‘walking on stilts’.
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Supplements that include the ingredient biotin can help improve hoof condition.
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The best treatment for thrush is applying hoof oil to the underside of your pony’s foot and his frog.
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Hoof oil won’t help thrush, only a specialist treatment will.
Never ride your pony over ice as he could easily slip.
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You should only wash your pony’s heels if it’s absolutely necessary, as over-washing can cause the skin around his heels to soften.
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Ponies hate being turned out in the snow because it makes their hooves really cold.
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Lots of ponies enjoy being turned out in the snow!
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