Question # 168: My horse has really bad feet. They are always cracking and chipping, and he is always throwing a shoe. I have him on a Biotin supplement, but that doesn't seem to be doing much. What would you suggest? (Cari)
Hi Cari!
After making sure that the horse has the proper nutrients to make for healthy hooves, the next biggest consideration becomes the external conditions that will so greatly affect them. The most difficult situation for horse's hooves is the wet/dry cycles that horses often have to deal with. The expansion and contraction that takes place when they go from standing in mud or on wet dewey moring grass, to standing in a stall on dry shavings, is often what causes all of the problems that you mention.
I grew up being told to use hoof conditioners and moisturizers on the horse's cororany bands, to keep the moisture in the foot. But thankfully I have learned a lot since then! What you want to do instead is... (Click on Question Title above (in blue) to read full answer)
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