Snow & Winter Hoof Care Snow & Winter Hoof Care As you probably notice, your horse’s hooves grow at a significantly slower rate in the winter and start to accelerate again with longer days and more sunlight. This may mean saving on farrier and scheduling regular work further apart, but it’s a double edged sword. Cracks and any other hoof …
EcoLicious Beauty Tip: Dry & Cracked Hoofs Does your horse suffer from dry, cracked feet? Healthy hoof is covered with a natural coating that prevents escape of moisture from the hoof. When it is compromised, your horse’s feet suffer. Dry, brittle hoofs are caused by dry, hot and sandy environmental conditions, poor diet stripped of nutrients and previous hoof desease such as laminitis. …
