Horse hoof supplement 101

Horse hoof supplements are vital for horses, to protect and ensure the regrowth of their hooves.  Much like we need calcium and other vitamins and minerals to grow our hair and nails, horses sometimes need support to grow back their hooves.  Whether damaged, or just because they’ve had to have them trimmed or filed for any reason, you’ll find that hoof supplements create the best of the needs that your horse has.

Hoof supplement choice

If you’re not sure which supplement that you want or need to use for your horse, your first port of call is probably going to be your vet or farrier.  You’ll find that they have lots of recommendations for you, including checking whether there’s an underlying problem with the horse’s health.  Whether the hoof has cracked because of it being dried out, or damaged in other ways, you’ll find that you need to choose a supplement, and possibly other treatments that you need to apply.  It’s critical though, to ensure that you’re working with your horse, and treating the underlying problem – hoof supplements may solve most of the issues that cause cracks in the wall of your horse’s hooves, but if there’s something underlying the cracks, unless you treat them they’ll come back.  Your vet can support you in this.

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