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Hoof Care

Silver Hoof EQ Therapy®: Hoof Hygiene and Farrier-Aware Use

January 5, 2024
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Silver Hoof EQ Therapy® works best as one small step inside consistent hoof hygiene and professional farrier care.

Pick, inspect, and document the hoof. Use the product exactly as labeled. Correct footing, trimming, balance, and diagnosis remain the foundation.

The five-minute daily hoof check

Stand the horse safely, lift each foot, remove packed material, and compare the sole, frog, heels, white line, wall, and shoe. Smell and moisture are useful observations, but they do not identify the cause of a problem by themselves.

Apply to a clean target

Follow the label for preparation, location, amount, and frequency. Use a clean applicator and avoid spreading debris from one foot to another. Do not apply into punctures, deep separations, or painful tissue without professional direction.

Manage the environment

Alternating wet and dry conditions, manure-packed stalls, standing water, frozen ruts, and poor drainage can undermine any topical routine. Give the horse a clean, dry place to stand and address the source of chronic moisture or contamination.

Keep farrier timing consistent

Hoof growth may slow in winter, but balance still changes. Farrier intervals should match the individual horse, season, footing, and shoeing plan. Dated photos help the owner and farrier discuss progress without guessing.

When to stop and get professional help

Call your farrier or veterinarian for lameness, increased digital pulse, hoof heat with pain, drainage, strong persistent odor with damaged tissue, deep cracks, puncture, wall separation, or a horse that will not bear weight.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use it on every foot every day?

Use the frequency and locations on the current label, and adjust only with professional guidance.

What if the hoof stays wet?

Improve drainage, bedding, turnout surfaces, and cleaning. Product alone cannot fix the environment.

This article is educational and does not replace diagnosis, treatment, or individualized advice from your veterinarian, farrier, qualified professional, or insurance adviser.

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