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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.