Dry hooves

[supertramp]

My D has very dry hooves. Farrier has suggested a good moisturiser/hydrator. He has Pro Hoof applied, by Naff, and a Biotin supplement. What else can I do? He keeps shoes on without a problem, tried him barefoot but it wasnt for him. Thankies in advance.

 

[dreamcometrue]

When there has been a prolonged spell of dry weather I soak my pony’s feet every so often. She will stand with one foot at a time in a shallow trug of water which I did a couple of days before my farrier came to do her. Otherwise I wash her legs (she’s grey ).

 

[dixie]

Kevin Bacons hoof dressing is a good moisturiser.

 

[teacups]

My farrier said Kevin Bacon is the only one he would recommend.


ETA I was sceptical, but it does seem to be helping (been on it a couple of months now: I use the hoof oil version).

 

[94lunagem]

I’ve never used anything other than Kevin Bacons. Only ever had two farriers and it’s what they both recommend

 

[IrishMilo]

I've been using Silverfeet Natural Balm 3 or 4 times a week with very good results.

 

[meleeka]

I used Aquaeous cream. It's cheap and cheerful and seemed to help.

 

[Barklands]

Another for Kevin Bacon - the hoof dressing rather than the actor

 

[Sossigpoker]

Aqueous cream, cheap and cheerful and does the job. We had almost a month of virtually no rain and my horse didn't crack his feet or dtop shoes thanks to daily aqueous cream.

 

[paddy555]

just use water. Effective and free think what non domesticated horses would do, they would stand in a stream to drink.

 

[OrangeAndLemon]

I used Aquaeous cream. It's cheap and cheerful and seemed to help.

I was going to say the same
It's what my farrier recommends.

 

[KatieDM]

I've been using Silverfeet Natural Balm 3 or 4 times a week with very good results.

This! Really good stuff.

 

[supertramp]

Thankyou for all the replies, its all very helpful.