ONE WAY TO HELP KEEP YOUR HORSE HAPPY

[@joycee5493]

Great tip. I showed with someone who’s horse would get sore from the hot, dry footing during quarter hose shows. She would do this at the end of the day. Her horse wasn’t lame. She ended up winning the “all around” at a three day show.

[@mattmillsreining1]

That what I like to hear!

[@CC-xk6cp]

Hi again MATT One of the things I'm so impressed with you for is the time you take with the thinking behind it as to how to keep the horse happy. So simplistic but you cover all the bases to do just that. Daaa if they feel good and they're happy they'll work the best!! Just good old common sense in the details. Thx as always for all you do...

[@mattmillsreining1]

Trying to get better always!

[@OWK000]

Plantain leaf crushed up a bit or wilted with a bit of hot water would work as well. Easy to find in the rainy season most places. I like the idea of getting horses hardened off to go barefoot combined with Scoot Boots--seems to be more natural and alleviates types of lameness. Also you can cram some packing under there with a piece of paper and then slip on Scoot Boots, even an older worn set. I don't know if Scoot Boots would work on this style of riding, but I heard of good success with heavy duty cross country marathon where even metal flies off. Even if the boots come off, they are not losing a chuck of hoof with it, and they can go barefoot for a while and boots can go back on anytime and not come up lame.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Thanks for the suggestions!

[@KennedyWilliams2026]

This was super helpful because I have a horse that had laminitus a few years ago and going to shows and standing on the concrete for a while really starts to hurt her feet. Thanks for all these tips, they help a lot!

[@mattmillsreining1]

HorseGirl _. You bet! Always learning! 💯💰〽️

[@christyb7590]

Magic cushion too. Good Video.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Yep! Got that in the med room too!!

[@brianroth5754]

I don’t have to do this with my Goldenwings horseshoes. I put many miles on the hard Arizona ground and my horse is never sore the next day. Definitely worth a checkout Matt!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Interesting, will have to check them out

[@brianroth5754]

Matt Mills Absolutely brotha, anytime you want. I can bring a horse over with them on so you can see them first hand.

[@brooksequine7621]

I LOVE Forschners hoof packing !!! And a good poultice goes a long way as well to relieve soreness as does a hot Bigeloil wash . All old school things ... Just wash the Mud off in the morning ! Good to go ! These horses help us to pay the bills and give us a reason to LIVE .

[@mattmillsreining1]

Still good today! 🤙🏾💯〽️

[@arabellaclark3249]

What hoof parking brand do you recommend? My old pleasure horse that I used to show started get bruised/sore heels and I think I might try this

[@corinalee2009]

Thank you. I was wanting to start doing this. Could you do this for long distance trailering?

[@mattmillsreining1]

That’s definitely a great time to do it!

[@frugalfamilyfarmhouse1812]

Where do you find this type of packing? I have only found green sodium poultice.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Frugal Family Farm House. Most feed stores will have it. Or try Smartpak.com

[@AlexMolinaH]

You should do a mane and tail care tip video!

[@mattmillsreining1]

Alejandro Molina check my lives. I think there is one! Thanks for watching! 👊🏾💯〽️

[@AlexMolinaH]

@@mattmillsreining1 Thanks a lot! I'll check them out for sure! Greetings from Mexico City

[@kimberleegobel2439]

Would you post a video on food supplements you feed?

[@KellyAnn1997]

Not sure what’s in that product. Is it that much better than just icing the hooves?

[@mattmillsreining1]

So, I would do this in addition to ice. ICE is always great!

[@donayesmith1740]

Matt How long of a session do you keep your horses on the hot Walker or treadmill

[@mattmillsreining1]

Donaye Smith. Walker usually 30-45 min. Treadmill is 10-20 depending what kind of shape they are in.

[@letfreedomring6273]

How do you keep the horse braids to stay in a braid...my bands always fall off and no more braids...

[@mattmillsreining1]

May be that you need smaller braids.

[@letfreedomring6273]

So what kind of bands do you use?

[@mattmillsreining1]

Can’t remember the name BUT I get them from @smartpak.com

[@letfreedomring6273]

Thank you 😊

[@aprilcottrell8880]

Good stuff!

[@mattmillsreining1]

April Cottrell. I appreciate your comment! Thanks! 💯👍🏾〽️

[@nannettepurcell5364]

Vet wrap is the answer to all.......still waiting on the no bit stop. ....i think u will be shocked at ur horses response. ....there smart....they know what u want.....don't be scared to try....im cheering for ya

[@mattmillsreining1]

Nannette Purcell, vet wrap or duct tape! The stop is coming! Keep watching! 🤙🏾💯〽️

[@nannettepurcell5364]

I even have used vet wrap to put my hair in a pony tail at my old barn before. ....duct tape is a guys fix all.....ha ha ha and u know ill keep watching. ....have faith in ur horse

[@mattmillsreining1]

Nannette Purcell Hahahahaha! 👊🏾💯

[@calin7017]

What is that product again, please? I used to put some poultice with eucaliptus in it, but I cannot find it anymore. On another train of thought, how I wish we could take advantage of all the knowledge we gathered on horse behaviour, interaction and respect we learned by now and go back on horses for our day to day life. We'd solve the pollution problem, global warming or whatever is called and, the least but not last, we'd be better persons for only the work and live with animals gives one a full perspective on life.

[@blaisearwyn3405]

Hoof packing is really common at the track.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Blaise Arwyn, those guys are the best with leg care! 😎💯〽️

[@blaisearwyn3405]

@@mattmillsreining1 💯 Agree!!

[@angelicapasaluko1466]

Is this just for overnight or can you ride with it too

[@mattmillsreining1]

Angelica Pasaluko Overnight, take it out before you ride. 💪🏾💯〽️

[@karal8617]

It helps too if your farrier can make your horses souls thicker.

[@mattmillsreining1]

Sliding Into Everyday No doubt, mine does an awesome job at that. Sometimes things happens though...

[@maxsanchez2339]

You’d think that would put more pressure on the sole.

[@wifipanda3677]

Vet wrap! I have offended so many human patients by calling this type of wrap vet wrap instead of Koban as they call it in the hospital setting.

[@mattmillsreining1]

LOL, I'm sure. It works so darn good!

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Ways to keep your horse happy.............don't close stall them; let them be in a herd setting; allow them to graze; no shoes; etc.

[@itsemilee1502]

What do shoes have to do with horse happiness? 🤔 Some horses are soft soled and need to be shod, many need specific shoes to do their job properly and safely, ext.

[@zacharysarver4644]

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