When considering the most critical interactions between nutrients and hoof growth, keep in mind that a balanced delivery of nutrients is important. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Zinc is present in a high concentration level in normal hoof tissue (equal to 137 ppm in one study) and is critical for a variety of functions. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
Just as coat condition serves as an indication of health status in horses, hoof changes can provide important clues to a horse’s historical well-being. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
This kind of thinking is understandable, as some older horses show less hoof growth than younger equines. However, all hooves grow more rapidly at the toe than in the heel area. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by Banixx.
It is commonly known that the soundness of a horse starts from the hoof up. Farriers work for decades to become highly skilled professionals that are able to help a horse adjust to competition footing, gait mechanics, conformation abnormalities, and injury recovery.
The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses the significance of protein deficiency in hoof health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Catherine Whitehouse, nutritionist with Kentucky Equine Research, discusses nutritional concerns related to hoof rings and ridges. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
The Kentucky Equine Research Staff discusses how to approach correcting poor-quality hooves. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
The Kentucky Equine Research staff discusses nutrition’s role in rethinking a complete hoof management program to improve poor hoof quality. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Karen Briggs, equine nutritionist and riding instructor, discusses the variances in rate and quality of hoof growth. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by W.F. Young Co. (Absorbine).
Greg Martin, CJF, of Boerne, Texas, takes the unique approach of marketing his hoof-care practice with a Christmas parade float in Boerne and Comfort, Texas. The award-winning float boasts a variety of surprising features.
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Kawell develops and produces copper alloy horseshoes and inserts, giving horses the care that they need to fight issues associated with white line disease, seedy toe and thrush.
From the feed room to the tack room, SmartPak offers innovative solutions to help riders take great care of their horses. SmartPak was founded in 1999 with the introduction of the patented SmartPak™ supplement feeding system. The revolutionary, daily dose SmartPaks are custom-made for your horse, individually labeled and sealed for freshness.