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Cleaning and buffing a horses hooves for a horse show is a good way to show that you care and take good care of your horse. It also make their hooves look really nice!
Steps
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1Get a peice of sandpaper. And get some a bucket of water.[1]
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2Sand off all the gross stuff from your horses hooves with the sand paper. You can also get the blocks for horses to do this but they work the same.[2]Advertisement
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3Fill your bucket with water and soak the hoof. Or just spray the hoof off with a hose.Advertisement
Warnings
- Working with horses is dangerous!You could get kicked!Thanks!
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To clean and buff a horse's hooves, start by scrubbing the hoof with a stiff-bristled brush and warm water. Then, use some sandpaper to gently buff off any caked-on dirt and grime that you weren't able to get off with the brush. Alternatively, you can get a sanding block designed specifically for horses. Finally, after you buff the hoof, soak it in water or spray it with a hose. For more tips, like how to polish your horse's hooves, scroll down!
