A horse’s hoof is the key to the animal’s health and well-being–no hoof, no horse. Nutrition and conscientious hoof care are essential. Steady maintenance during the winter months serves as a precursor to resilient hooves during warmer riding weather.
Daily supplementation of key nutrients can help to sustain the strength of the hoof wall. How can you guarantee that a horse will receive the right nutrients on a regular basis? Supplements such as Farnam’s Next Level® Hoof Fluid and Horseshoer’s Secret® contain everything needed for healthier hooves. These nutrients include biotin, a water-soluble vitamin not easily stored in the body; copper and zinc, essential for hoof wall strength (zinc also stimulates enzymatic activity and supports a healthy immune system); methionine and lysine, building blocks for protein synthesis (lysine also stimulates growth, helps maintain nitrogen balance in the body and appears to help absorption and conservation of calcium); and MSM, a natural anti-inflammatory that helps keep skin, coat and hooves healthy.
Next Level® Hoof Fluid is an easy-to-give liquid supplement that can be top dressed, drizzled on hay, fed in the water or administered with a dosing syringe – eliminating the waste of powders and crumbles that easily fall to the bottom of a horse’s feed. Horseshoer’s Secret® is scientifically designed to provide optimum nutrition for healthy hooves. The unique pellet formula contains only pure and digestible ingredients, including biotin, complete protein, mineral complexes, key amino acids, yeast culture and omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients work together to help prevent cracked hooves, strengthen hoof walls, and restore normal hoof growth. Horseshoer’s Secret® is also an official product of the American Farrier’s Association.