Hi,
Are there any products or minerals that can improve hoof intregrity? My quarterhorse has been barefoot and trimmed since Sept 23 but the hoof wall remains thin. Will this improve with going barefoot naturally, or can I enhance it with supplements?
Thanks.
Hi there,
The hoof supplements generally make the hooves grow faster, but not necessarily with better quality. In fact I've seen poorer strength, but lots of it, with many supplements. An overall proper diet that is high in fiber, low in sugar, moderate in protein, along with a vitamin/mineral supplement to complement this will grow as much hoof as a horse needs. What grows a stronger, tougher hoof is movement and work on the kind of surface the horse is expected to live and perform on. Also keep in mind that seeing any change in hoof wall thickness will take at least three to four months, and sometimes seven or eight, depending on the work schedule/demand.
Dr. TT
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