Please choose the correct ending to complete the given sentence: Pets and Animals: [header] How to apply hoof oil [title] Clean the hooves. [step] Before applying hoof oil, the hooves will need to be clean of mud. You can brush any grime off with a moist rag or a stiff brush.

Ending1: If the hooves are especially dirty, wash them. Pat the hooves dry if you get them wet. Ending2: You can also sweep mud from the legs by using a firm wet brush that's been dry. Once the horse's legs are cleaned, you can get to work. Ending3: To avoid any mud from sticking to the surface, you might also consider one of these items when you first purchase hoof oil : [substeps] If your horse suffers from visible hoof pain, have the horse wear a mask. Wrap the mask in a piece of duct tape and place it over the hooves. Ending4: If your stall is as clean as possible, do not use hoof oil while not in use. [title] Take your hoof oil and brush or scrub it onto the sole of the hoof.

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