Routine hoof care
Care and management of the feet will vary, however, depending on the individual horse, his conformation and hoof structure, environment and climate, and use.
Healthy feet come with daily care:
👉 Pick up his feet, clean them, and check that they’re in good condition
👉 Check shoes for wear and tear and signs that a farrier is needed, such as risen clenches, overgrown and misshapen feet for example
👉 Check for splits, cracks, flares and overgrown misshapen hooves
Daily maintenance helps ensure that your horse’s hooves are ready to withstand the terrain you ride him on. However, having said that whether or not your horses' hooves require regular cleaning, also depends on where/how he's housed.
Routine hoof care also needs to include a regular visit from the farrier.
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