Helps fight fatigue, accelerates healing and growth. The horse owner is the most important player in insuring that the horse has healthy hooves. The owner needs to know that the diet being fed to the horse is having a positive effect on its feet, skin, mane, tail and general health. This matter should be approached carefully so as to not offend anyone. The owner or trainer who generally plays the role of the nutritionist should look to the veterinarian for advice in these matters.
Common sense is in order.
More is not always better. Before recommending a hoof supplement, it should be observed that the horse is best kept on clean, dry footing. Then the horse's diet can be evaluated to see if it is getting a balanced ration, including all essential amounts of protein, vitamins and minerals. We must take special care in evaluating each horse as an individual. Its environment, age, temperament and exercise program as well as the available feeds can all be considered when we work to improve hoof growth and quality.