Some research done by The University of Queensland School of Veterinary Science has shown that
Environmental conditions do not appear to affect moisture content in the hoof wall horn. Soaking horses' feet regularly in water would be unlikely to change the degree of hydration in the hoof wall horn but may further hydrate the sole.
So soaking your ponies feet with water in dry conditions will only serve to soften the sole, making it more suceptible to hard ground having a negative impact.
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