How to Make Glitter Hoof Polish

Whether you're heading for the show ring or just riding around the farm, glitter hoof polish will get your horse noticed. Hoof polish is an important part of horse care, as it seals the hoof and prevents dryness and cracking. Glitter hoof polish is simple to make and leaves an unforgettable impression.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cloth
• Hoof polish
• Glitter

1. Wipe your horse's hooves with a damp cloth to remove dust and dirt from the hooves. You should pick and clean your horse's hooves after every ride. Horses which board in stalls should have their hooves cleaned and picked daily whether you ride them or not.

2. Pour cosmetic glitter into a bottle of clear, high-shine hoof polish. Make sure you use enough glitter so it will show up on the horse's hooves. Cosmetic glitter comes in almost every color imaginable, so pick any color that appeals to you.

3. Paint the glitter polish on to your horse's hooves. Allow the polish to dry thoroughly, then apply a second coat. Give the second coat time to dry.

4. Seal the glitter onto your horse's hooves by applying a coat of plain, high-shine hoof polish over the last coat of glitter polish. Wait to exercise your horse until the last coat dries.

5. Watch everyone ooh and ah over your horse's new style and enjoy the admiration.

Resources

• Buy hoof polish at For the Horse of Course.
• Find cosmetic glitter at USA Glitter.
• Learn about hoof care at EquiSearch.