For the Horse
Hoof Care
The old saying 'no hoof, no horse' still holds true.
For the Horse
The old saying 'no hoof, no horse' still holds true. Daily hoof care and regular farriery are the foundations of soundness, and the right products help keep feet clean and in good condition between visits.
Pick out the feet every day, keep an eye on hoof quality and consult your farrier or vet about any concerns, hoof problems are far easier to manage when caught early.
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Daily hoof picking
Pick out each foot daily, working from heel to toe and clearing the clefts of the frog. This removes packed mud and stones and lets you spot problems such as thrush, bruising or a loose shoe early.
Conditioning products
Hoof oils and dressings help maintain the appearance of the hoof wall and give a smart finish for the ring. For hoof-horn quality over time, a biotin-based supplement fed over several months is often used alongside good farriery.
Work with your farrier
Regular trimming and shoeing by a qualified farrier is essential, typically every four to eight weeks depending on the horse. Raise any concerns about hoof quality, balance or lameness with your farrier or vet.
Hoof Care: your questions answered
Most horses need attention from a farrier every four to eight weeks, though this varies with the individual, workload and season. Your farrier will advise on the right interval.
Biotin-based hoof supplements are widely used to support hoof-horn quality, but hooves grow slowly, so they are fed over many months and work alongside good farriery, diet and management rather than as a quick fix.