Resources

On this page, you’ll find a curated list of resources, including links and products that have proven beneficial to horses and helpful to their owners. Wild Hoof Equine is not affiliated with any of these items or organizations and does not benefit from these discussions.

Nutritional Support

Trace minerals play a crucial role in maintaining the overall health of the horse and of course, their hooves. These essential nutrients, such as copper, zinc, and selenium, are vital for various bodily functions, including immune system function, energy production, bone health, and hoof health. Most commercial feeds have a surplus of fillers and additives, and often times have added iron, which competes with copper and zinc for absorption (these are critical minerals for hoof health). Below I’ve listed some of my favorite iron and additive free trace mineral supplements to support healthy hoof growth. 

Trace Mineral Supplements

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Vermont Blend

Favorite: Vermont Blend (10% off: TAYLOR10)

Comparable options:


Bases/carriers for trace minerals

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Sainfoin pellets

Favorite:  Sainfoin pellets or timothy pellets


Other good hay pellets:  teff, orchard organic alfalfa pellets (if horse tolerates)


If needing extra calories:


  • CoolStance Copra 
  • Beet pulp (no molasses added, be sure to use a colander and rinse thoroughly to remove excess iron and sugar – rinse until water runs clean and then soak)
  • SpeediBeet 

Thrush and White Line Disease

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Artimud

Artimud, all-time favorite! Artimud is a topical, non-toxic, and non-caustic hoof treatment that creates a breathable, flexible barrier on the hoof wall, helping to treat and prevent issues such as thrush and white line disease. 

Educational Resources

Getty Equine Nutrition

Dr. Getty has a fantastic website with a surplus of educational articles on equine nutrition.
https://gettyequinenutrition.com/ 

four oaks Equine Nutrition

Dr. Faraday is a brilliant resource for puzzling cases, offering a specialty in EPM rehabilitation.
https://4oaksequine.com/

Equine Cushing’s and Insulin Resistance Group Inc.

his is a life-saving website for horses struggling with PPID (cushings) and metabolic dysfunction related issues

https://www.ecirhorse.org/ 

Safer Grass

Excellent information on understanding grasses, pasture/horse management, and how to navigate laminitis prone equines. https://www.safergrass.org/ 

Miscellaneous Products

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Premo Equine Hoof Butter

Excellent butter to protect your horse’s hoof walls from moisture. Great option for my barefoot clients to apply before turnout, rain, or a hose down/bath. 

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Fly boots

GREAT option for the summer to reduce stomping at flies. Chronic stomping can result in hoof chips and cracks, and has been known to cause soreness in more sensitive footed horses due to persistent concussion. Also, this is a great tool to avoid sleep deprivation due to chronic stomping throughout the night!

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Hay pillows

There's a Hay Pillow for every use - from the best selling standard ground pillow, to the hanging hay pillow and horse trailer manager hay pillow - plus the mini hay pillow, specifically designed for minis.

Hoof Armor product

HOOF ARMOR

Hoof armor is an antimicrobial, protective coating or sealant applied to a horse's hooves to provide an extra layer of defense against wear, cracks, and damage from environmental factors such as moisture, dryness, and extreme temperatures. Horse’s with thin or retracted soles benefit greatly from this, as it provides almost like an  as it provides almost like an extra callous. See this video for application instructions See this video for application instructions. I recommend most clients reapply every 10-14 days throughout the cycle. More information here!  

Hoof Armor product

Sport horse alchemist

Kelsey Griffing, of Kelsey Griffing Equine Bodywork LLC, (www.kelseygriffingequinebodywork.com)has created a darling apothecary of small batch, handmade products for the wellness of horse and rider. Her products cater to a variety of equine and rider needs, many of which I regularly recommend to clients, colleagues, and friends. www.sporthorsealchemist.com