>>> I would not use turpentine or Keratex, or tuff stuff or anything like that if there is any pink......because if there is pink, live sole could be exposed...
That's what I was thinking. As for the Venice turpentine, it's a mild caustic, which actually causes a blistering action. I've heard that it can be used - very sparingly - to toughen up soles for horses just starting to go barefoot, but I can't imagine putting it on sensitive tissue. I considered it a couple of times many years ago when we were making the barefoot transition, but never did, since mine made the move without any obvious pain. I guess I'm saying I don't know that I'd always avoid it, but that I wouldn't use it on a whim either. Karen Karen Thomas Wingate, NC No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.9.14/880 - Release Date: 6/29/2007 2:15 PM
