Biotin

[dressagelove]

My TB doesnt have the best feet, as many do not

I have had him on formula for feet which i did find quite good, but it is simply a bit too expensive!

i think i am right in thinking biotin supplements are cheaper, but are they as good? can anyone recommend a good one?

Ta Rolo and milkybar yogurts for those that help

 

[Henbug]

My farrier recommended that we put our TB with slightly poor feet on biotin and it does seem to have worked. Much cheaper than farriers formula or others. Would definitely say it is worth a try, it worked well for us.

 

[rosie-ellie]

Same here my mares on equimins pellets because its got a good amount of biotin in it, i also feed a few grams of biotin and i pick and dryout rosehips every year and found those to be very effective.

 

[Kenzo]

Biotin, its cheeper and does exactly what it says, you just have to bare in mind that you won't see the benefits until about 6 months, so be patient as it does work.

 

[Miss L Toe]

Strangely enough my farrier [a top chap in all other ways] does not reckon to supplements at all, but I think you should first look at your total feed and exercise regime. I always use top brands but feed a minimum, this year he is going barefoot [good feet] and he will be on a broader mix of supplements including some "biotin with limestone flour" (natural horse supplies).
There are other mineral and vitamin requirements for good healthy feet, but if he is getting a good branded feed, then adding just the biotin might be OK, a lot depends on general all round good health.
Reading Nic Barker and Sarah Braithwaite's book, they think that one reason TB's have poor feet is that they have been shod at an early age, this was a lightbulb moment for me, as I am used to TBs with good feet, having a National Hunt background, NH horses tend to have a more natural upbringing, often in Ireland with its limestone pastures.
NH horses also have a regular exercise program including walking on tracks, cantering on all weather gallops, and they are shod very regularly by a good farrier.

 

[bedbug]

We were advised by a now retired farrier just to use biotin and limestone flour...nothing else needed.

We now have a TB who doesn't throw shoes and his feet are really good (well for a TB anyway)

But as already saif it does take time as it will only be effective on the new growth

 

[Paddy Irish]

I've changed from formula 4 feet to equimins biotin plus, really just for the price difference and paddy didn't like the f4f , so far it's only been about 4 months in but he is making good quality horn at the coronary band , so i'm hopeful that it's working well.

 

[oscarwild]

My farrier told me to use biotin on my tb mare. She has ok feet but farrier said it will help them. He said not to bother with anything else as biotin is the main ingredient in them all.
Dont expect to see instant results as it will take months before you notice a difference as it can take a horse 9-12 months to compeletly grow a new hoof.