feed advice *urgent!* (ALSO IN NEW LOUNGE)

[Cash]

Having just got home, have now been told we are meeting up with other owners in 1 hour to talk about the beast!
Main topic is feed, we are planning on introducing some feed supplements to his diet as, at 15, he is getting stiffer(very 'clicky'!) - more joint trouble than muscles really- and his hooves are not great- they are quite cracked and dry, and we don't use hoof oil as it dries them out more (he's also a bit of a fidget, so not great at having things applied!). Any ideas?
And in general would like some more vits and mins to help with allround health and appearance, so garlic, and maybe seaweed- how does that sound?
I talked to a few feed specialists on the stalls at Burghley, but have practically forgotten it all now!! Thanks
PS Can't feed anything heating!!

 

[michaelj]

Glucosamine for his clickyness (correct me if I am wrong) and ask your farrier about supplements, he will have a better idea.

 

[hellybelly6]

Cortaflex for his joints and seaweed for hoof and vitamins.

Cornucrescine is great for feet. I use the one for dry brittle feet.

 

[Rollin]

My oldest horse is 29 and has great feet. He piles on the pounds in summer and one year his feet started to crack..My vet said it was a problem of nutrition. He is fed 365 days a year but I vary what I feed.

D&H 16 + always. S/B and chaff always - light in summer and Alfa A winter. I only ever use Biotin - Equimins is best value.

For stiffness he wears leg magnets.

Still hacking at 29 going on 30