A horse that holds shoes poorly, shows chronic signs of foot soreness, or has dry, brittle or cracked hooves may benefit from a hoof supplement. Because a new hoof takes an average of 6 months, be prepared use a hoof product for an adequate time period to see results. The most common ingredients in hoof supplements include:
• Biotin - a vitamin necessary for the health and growth of keratin and other connective tissue.
• Methionine - an amino acid essential for growth of healthy hooves.
• Zinc - a mineral that is an antioxidant necessary for the proper production of proteins present in skin, hair, and hooves.
