From hoof quality to athletic ability, good nutrition influences every aspect of a horse’s health. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Minerals are the backbone of the horse’s body, making up every organ, tissue and cell. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
With over 700 plants, shrubs and trees in the U.S. and Canada that can be toxic to horses, this can be a major concern for owners. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
If you suspect you may be dealing with hoof problems that have a nutritional component, consider having your hay or pasture grasses analyzed. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Selenium is considered a trace mineral. It is especially important with horses because too much — or too little — can be detrimental and even fatal. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Our recommendations include a slow initiation to spring pasture and not waiting to start grazing until the grasses are 6-8 inches tall. This assumes you are in a northern location with distinct growing seasons, including a winter that results in the reliance on hay. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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.
The reason the risk of laminitis increases in the spring is that as the days get longer, the extra sunlight increases photosynthesis, which results in starch, sugar and, in some plants, fructan production. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Spring grass contains abundant supplies of vitamins and omega-3 essential fats, which likely contribute to the undeniable bloom and gleam of horses on young pastures. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
Similar to what is occurring with humans and companion animals, farriers and veterinarians are seeing more overweight horses. In fact, studies have shown as many as 50% of horses are overweight. Hoof Nutrition Intelligence is brought to you by the International Hoof-Care Summit.
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.
Life Data Labs Inc. is a dedicated product manufacturer committed to producing premium quality animal nutrition and health products through continuous product improvement and new product development. First-class ingredients, fresh products, consistent high quality and scientifically proven effectiveness are the principal features of Life Data Labs animal health products. And that's why they've produced the #1 recommended hoof supplement by farriers for 12 consecutive years.
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.