By Jon Conklin • Updated • 6–8 min read
Hooves don’t like drama. Big swings—soaked today, bone-dry tomorrow—stress the wall, the white line, and the frog. Here’s a barn-smart routine to manage moisture and protect the skin barrier around the hoof, plus a clean way to work SilverHoof EQ Therapy® into the plan.
Heads up: If your horse is sore, off, or the hoof is hot/pounding, call your veterinarian/farrier. This article is general care—not medical advice.
Pick out hooves before/after work. Rinse mud and urine, then scrape/dry so water doesn’t sit in creases.
Give hooves time to dry in moving air before you bed deep or apply anything.
Support the skin around heels/pasterns so dust and moisture don’t win. Keep it tidy, not greasy.
Feed/water timing and turnout rhythm help the whole system—hydration shows up in the feet.
Stick to your cycle; don’t let flares or long toes amplify wet–dry stress.
SilverHoof EQ Therapy® is a barn-friendly, stay-put option riders use on cannon bones and pasterns—and around the heels—when dust, sweat, and wash-rack cycles try to beat the skin barrier.
Note: Avoid eyes and sensitive membranes. Always follow label directions and your farrier/vet’s guidance.
Barrier-supporting care that stays put on cannons and pasterns—clutch when wet–dry cycles try to win.
Learn about SilverHoof →Daily comfort on rub-prone heel creases without heavy shine or residue.
Explore Rapid Relief →Sensation-free post-work support for lower limbs—clean routine between rides and after travel.
Shop the Gel →Reminder: Product use here is general care, not a diagnosis. Coordinate with your farrier and veterinarian.
Want a one-page hoof moisture checklist (daily, wet weeks, travel)? Reach out—we’ll tailor it to your footing and farrier cycle.
Use as directed on the label. Many riders apply after rinse/dry on wet days and before dusty work during show weeks.
Yes, if the area is clean and dry first. Allow initial set time before adding materials, and avoid heavy, occlusive layers.
Keep walls clean and on farrier schedule. Focus routine on hygiene and the skin around the hoof to help the barrier when conditions swing.
Call your veterinarian and farrier. Adjust workload and footing until you have a plan—don’t guess.
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