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Hoof Care Guide

Hoof Care Routine Guide

Short answer: Good hoof care is a routine: daily picking, farrier consistency, clean observation, moisture management, lower-leg checks, and knowing when hoof pain or lameness needs a professional.

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The daily hoof routine

Pick every day

Remove packed debris, check for odor, stones, tenderness, cracks, and anything unusual.

Look at the whole foot

Check wall, sole, frog, heel bulbs, coronet band, and shoe condition if the horse is shod.

Watch movement

Short steps, reluctance, or unevenness can turn a hoof question into a professional-care issue.

Where hoof products fit

Hoof-care products support routine owner care, but they do not replace trimming, shoeing, diagnosis, or treatment. Use products after you understand the situation and keep your farrier in the loop.

Silver Hoof EQ Therapy®

Hoof-care support for routine barn use where a hoof-focused product fits.

Hoof Care Collection

Browse hoof-focused Draw It Out® products.

Pastern & Heel Bulb Skin Care

Lower-leg checks that connect hoof, heel, and skin routines.

Farrier and vet red flags

  • Lameness, heat, swelling, hoof pain, or reluctance to bear weight.
  • Loose shoe, shifted shoe, nail concern, crack progression, or sole sensitivity.
  • Deep odor, discharge, puncture concern, abscess suspicion, or recurring problems.
  • Anything that does not improve or keeps coming back.
Rule: Hoof pain is not a cosmetic issue. If the horse is lame or painful, call the appropriate professional.

Hoof care links

Horse Health Library

Start here for whole-horse education and red flags.

Horse Care Start Here

Route by need before choosing a product.

Safety Guide

Safe-use rules and professional-care boundaries.

FAQ

How often should I pick my horse’s feet?

Daily is the best routine for most horses, especially before and after work, turnout, hauling, or wet conditions.

Can hoof products replace a farrier?

No. Hoof products support routine care. Trimming, shoeing, lameness, structural issues, and hoof pain need a farrier or veterinarian.

When should I call a professional?

Call for lameness, heat, swelling, hoof pain, puncture concerns, loose shoes, serious cracks, discharge, or non-improving problems.