Hoof care is a crucial aspect of horse husbandry and significantly influences your horse's health and well-being. Careful and regular care is especially essential for barefoot care, where no horseshoes such as irons are used. In this article, we'll discuss how you can optimally care for your horse's bare hooves and which Loxovet products can help you.
Why bare hoof care is important
Barefoot care is modeled on wild horses, which live on hard, rocky ground and whose hooves are naturally worn down. Our domestic horses, which often live on softer ground, therefore require regular hooves care to keep their hooves in shape and prevent health problems.
Basics of barefoot care
Regular inspection and trimming: Since hooves grow continuously, it's important that a farrier or hoof care professional regularly inspects the hooves and trims them as needed. This should be done every 4 to 8 weeks, depending on growth and wear.
Clean housing conditions: Ensure your horse isn't constantly standing on damp or dirty ground. Feces and urine can attack the hoof horn and lead to diseases like thrush. Regular cleaning of stables and paddocks is therefore essential.
Adequate exercise: Exercise promotes blood circulation to the hooves and supports natural hoof growth and wear. Ensure your horse gets sufficient daily exercise.
Support through care products
Loxovet Hoof and Skin Gel : This gel is ideal for the care of bare hooves, as it quickly relieves inflammation and minor injuries and promotes skin regeneration. The ingredients are natural and safe for your horse. The gel absorbs quickly and leaves no residue that could attract dust.
Loxovet Hoof and Skin Spray : This spray is the ideal complement to the Hoof and Skin Gel. It can be easily applied to the hooves and skin and helps strengthen the hoof horn and protect it from moisture. The spray is especially useful in changeable weather conditions, as it helps regulate the moisture balance in the hoof.
Use of Loxovet products
- Clean the hooves thoroughly: Before applying the hoof and skin gel or spray, make sure the hooves are clean and dry.
- Applying the gel: Apply a small amount of the gel directly to the affected areas. If necessary, the gel can be applied several times a day.
- Using the spray: After applying the gel, you can apply the spray for an additional layer of protection. This helps protect the hooves from further environmental influences.
Conclusion
Barefoot care is a natural and effective way to promote horse hooves' health. With the right techniques and the support of Loxovet products like the Hoof and Skin Gel and Hoof and Skin Spray , you can ensure your horse's hooves remain in optimal condition. Regular care and proper maintenance are the key to healthy horse hooves.
