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Summer Soundness

Some horses will be affected by hard ground more than others, usually due to their conformation, which can vary between breeds and individuals. Horses with low heels and thin soles will feel the effects of harder ground more than those with upright feet. The impact of hard ground on horses' limbs can include bruised feet, tendon injuries, splints, sore shins, and laminitis, known as concussive laminitis.
The structures in a horse's feet are responsible for supporting the full weight over a small area. Therefore, Their Foot care is extremely important, as any problems in the feet can be extremely detrimental to mobility and health.
There are many ways you can prevent your horse from going lame and treating sore feet.
Correct nutrition plays its role, there are many options for adding hoof supplements to help the hoof grow stronger. " No hoof No horse."
Inflammation is the body's natural response to injury. If the tissue has been damaged, causing swelling and heat occurs, applying clay poultices or liniment can help draw out inflammation while providing a cooling effect.
Poulticing a horse's legs is a very beneficial technique that is used effectively to reduce this swelling. It is often used at competitions and when doing high impact work at home on hard ground.  
Customers have found the following products useful with cooling, assisting healing, preventing & protecting their horse's legs during the drier months.

  • Back On Track

    Back On Track Scandic Wraps

    $104.90

    Over the years, Patrik Kittel and his horse Scandic competed and trained successfully together as a team. To be able to perform at their peak over ...

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    $104.90
  • BetaVet

    BetaVet Flexalot Devils Claw

    from $119.90

    Scientifically formulated nutritional feed supplement designed as a skeletal and connective tissue preparation providing nutrients for optimal health.

    from $119.90
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    BetaVet

    BetaVet Protect

    from $219.90

    Scientifically formulated nutritional feed supplement designed to help provide nutrients for optimal health of skeletal and connective tissue. Opti...

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    from $219.90
  • Brookby Herbs

    Brookby Herbs Free Mover

    from $116.90

    Anti-inflammatory herbal extract ideal for older horses. Also available as a dried herb mix (850g). Do not give to mares in foal. Contains Devils C...

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  • Cavallo

    Cavallo BFB Cushion Pads

    $39.90

    The BFB Poly Hoof Boot Pad is meant for use BFB (Big Foot Boots)  The 6 mm Cavallo BFB Poly Pads are molded from specially formulated industria...

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    $39.90
  • Cavallo

    Cavallo CLB Cushion Pads

    $24.90

    For even more comfort and support with your Cavallo CLB’s! Cavallo CLB Cushion Pads are made of specially formulated microcellular foam compound th...

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    $24.90
  • Cavallo

    Cavallo Comfort Air Pads

    $32.50

    Sold in pairs. Easy to trim for Cavallo size 0 – 6For even more support with Cavallo Hoof Boots. Cavallo Comfort Pads are made of a unique polymer ...

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    $32.50
  • Cavallo

    Cavallo Comfort Sleeves

    $32.50

    For those who would like additional protection, we offer the Cavallo Pastern Wraps (sold in sets of two). The pastern wraps offer an extra layer of...

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    $32.50
  • Cavallo

    Cavallo Cushion Pads

    from $29.90

    The Cavallo TPU Support Pads are moulded from specially formulated industrial grade thermoplastic urethane compound tohelp absorb everyday shock an...

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  • Cavallo

    Cavallo Pastern Wraps

    $24.90

    For those who would like additional protection, we offer the Cavallo Pastern Wraps (sold in sets of two). The pastern wraps offer an extra layer of...

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    $24.90
  • Cavallo

    Cavallo Trek Boot

    $169.90

    Cavallo’s Trek Regular Sole Hoof Boot is the most flexible, durable, breathable and user friendly addition to the Cavallo hoof boot collection. Sha...

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    $169.90
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    Chevalier

    Chevalier Ceramic Therapy Rear Exercise Boots

    from Original Price $79.90
    Current Price $64.90

    Ceramic Exercise Boots are suitable for all equestrian activities to provide protection to the lower leg.   Ceramic therapy involves ceramic fibers...

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    from Original Price $79.90
    Current Price $64.90
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    Horselands

    Chevalier Ice Boots

    Original Price $99.90
    Current Price $74.90

    Ice boots can be used to help aid in the recovery process, reduce heat, reduce inflammation, reduce soreness and prevent new injuries from occurri...

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    Original Price $99.90
    Current Price $74.90
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    Chevalier

    Chevalier Safety Boot

    Original Price $79.90
    Current Price $59.90

    Protection boot, helps keep shoes on and overreaching. One size left Medium

    Original Price $79.90
    Current Price $59.90
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  • Dynavyte

    Dynavyte Tenderfoot

    $65.50

    A natural botanical formula which may temporarily relieve minor aches, bruising & muscle tenderness. Using Tenderfoot may be beneficial for ani...

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    $65.50
  • Effol

    Effol Hoof Ointment

    from $29.90

    The classic - proven for 100 years! Effol® Hoof Ointment ensures healthy hoof growth with a disinfecting effect.  An all-year-round product for dai...

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    from $29.90
  • Effol

    Effol Hoof Tar Spray

    $29.90

    For a healthy frog.  As a prophylaxis after the hoof has been cut, suitable for all kinds of hooves and a soft frog. Beech wood tar penetrates deep...

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    $29.90
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    Horselands

    Ice O Poultice 5.2kg

    $47.90

    Ice-O-Poultice® is a critical care product for horses that reduces swelling and inflammation of swollen leg muscles. It also helps moisturize and d...

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    $47.90
  • Keratex

    Keratex Hoof Gel

    $71.50

    For use on hooves that are weak and prone to cracks, peeling and splitting, often caused by excessive moisture. Protects the hooves against externa...

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    $71.50