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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nA few tips for good hoof care<\/h2>\n\n\n\nTip 1: Regular maintenance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A healthy hoof starts with regular maintenance. Every day, clean your horse’s hooves and check that each hoof is in good condition (no foreign bodies, good condition of the frog, no seime, etc.).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 2: Apply a care product every week<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Next, grease your horse’s hooves at least once a week with a suitable product. In winter, use drying products to combat dampness. In summer, more nourishing products are preferable. With the heat and less rainfall, horses’ hooves tend to dry out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 3: Take a course of nutritional supplements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If the quality of your horse’s hoof horn is not optimal, you can take a course of biotin-based dietary supplements. As well as making the horn firmer, biotin gives your horse’s coat a glossier appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 4: call in your farrier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
For shod horses, call in the farrier every 6 to 8 weeks to prevent the hooves from becoming too long, which could lead to one of the above-mentioned pathologies. For unshod horses, bring the farrier in for regular trimming (every 4 to 5 weeks, depending on how quickly the hoof horn wears).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip 5: Keep your horse dry!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a general rule, and wherever possible, try to keep your horse away from damp or poorly maintained ground.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
No hoof, no horse! This well-known expression reveals a very complex reality. Numerous pathologies can affect a horse’s hooves and prevent it from moving normally. As with other pathologies, prevention is better than cure, thanks to a few simple tips. The most common hoof problems Rotten forks It’s very common for the hoof fork to […]<\/p>\n