hoof supplement question(also in veterinary)

[Finlib]

My T/B mare who is in her is twenties isn't growing much foot and it is not that good quality .
This normally improves in summer when the grass comes through. However the farrier is having troube keeping front shoes on her (only shod in front)
I am wondering whether to give her a hoof supplement (I know it takes months to get right though) But thought I would start now and perhaps keep it up over next winter
However she has a slow growing keratoma in one of her front feet which was found when she was xrayed for arthritis 5 years ago .It has been monitored and is very slow growing.
Due to her age the recover time and the position of it I will not have it removed.
It may seem a silly question but will feeding anything containing keratin biotin etc have any effect on the growth of the keratoma.
I have taken advise about barefoot and it really isn't an option for her.
She is retired and in very good body contition I just need to help her keep shoes on.
I know her days are numbered but she is happy and healthy (apart from foot problems when she looses shoes)so I would like to help her

 

[ThePony]

I don't know about the affect of extra keratin or biotin on the keratoma - I'd check on that with your vet iiwy.
Re biotin - have a look at this thread. I had no idea the horse produced it!! http://phoenixhorse.myfastforum.org/about199.html

A general health type supplement should help your horse grow good feet along with a standard low sugar/starch and high fibre diet. Equimins meta balance (call up to order it) or pro hoof, or forage plus are all good supplements.

 

[Horses24-7]

I tried every one going over about 3/4 years to no success! Put him on baileys lo cam balancer and his feet are fab! You could see the new hoof growing down. I was amazed

 

[Finlib]

Thanks
I have ordered a bag of baileys low cal balancer as she is a really good doer and it won't do any harm.She doesn't get fed in summer usually so she can have this without putting weight on.
Waiting to talk to my vet about the keratoma and biotin / keratin hoof supplements

 

[kajabe]

My mare is in her late 20's and she too suffers with her hooves. I give her Surefoot by Dodson and Horrell, and in summer, I also put on Kevin Bacon Hoof Dressing. It last for about 1 year, and her hooves looked so much better! You just put it on with a hoof oil brush daily and, well, its just amazing!! It's only about £15 so not too expensive!!