HOOF CARE
"No Hoof- No Horse" |
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The old saying "No Hoof - No Horse" is so true and something never to be forgotten. The Australian climate is particularly harsh on horses feet with often remarkable variation in moisture content in the environment in short spaces of time. Added to this is the hardness of the surfaces many horses work on and there is little wonder that many horses have problems with their feet.
No matter what the problem is, management can be easier and flare-ups often less frequent and less severe if hoof integrity is optimum and growth good. For this, a good, balanced diet is essential paying attention to overall sugar levels, protein level and quality and mineral levels. There are many hoof care nutritional supplements available with most containing biotin, some amino acids and minerals known to be important for hoof growth. Some excellent products may be purchased online at the VH Saddlery SHOP.
Correct trimming or shoeing at regular intervals is vital so the hooves maintain good angles at all times.
Environment regulation can be one of the most difficult areas to manage but also one of the most important to minimise the chances of many hoof infections such as abscesses, thrush and white line disease. Some products can be used to paint on the hoof surfaces to help dry them out or to try to regulate the moisture level within the hoof. These are available in the VH Saddlery SHOP.
No matter what the problem is, management can be easier and flare-ups often less frequent and less severe if hoof integrity is optimum and growth good. For this, a good, balanced diet is essential paying attention to overall sugar levels, protein level and quality and mineral levels. There are many hoof care nutritional supplements available with most containing biotin, some amino acids and minerals known to be important for hoof growth. Some excellent products may be purchased online at the VH Saddlery SHOP.
Correct trimming or shoeing at regular intervals is vital so the hooves maintain good angles at all times.
Environment regulation can be one of the most difficult areas to manage but also one of the most important to minimise the chances of many hoof infections such as abscesses, thrush and white line disease. Some products can be used to paint on the hoof surfaces to help dry them out or to try to regulate the moisture level within the hoof. These are available in the VH Saddlery SHOP.