feeding hoof supplements

[Mariaricardo]

I'd like to get some opinions on feeding hoof supplements. What should they contain for promoting good hoof growth? Do they work? Is there a good one that doesn't cost alot?

[Greg Thomas]

No responce yet so I'll at least say something to get it going.

I'd like to get some opinions on feeding hoof
supplements. What should they contain for promoting good hoof growth?

All kinds of stuff that I really don't kniow what it is. I believe they just make up names for ingredients.

Do they work?

Seems like a horse that is an easy keeper shows the best improvement but they usually have decent feet to start with -if properly cared for and not overweight. I think hoof supplements are worth a try if you need growth and thicker walls but it takes 3-6 months to see much difference-a year for a whole new hoof. I like Reducine if you need hoof faster due to hoof wall being missing but otherwise a good hoof(like a pulled shoe that took hoof with it). Supplements will not make up for an otherwise poor diet, lack of care or bad environment.

Is there a good one that doesn't cost alot?

Not that I know of.

Greg Thomas