Hoof health - expert knowledge
Shedding season and hooves: What your horse really needs now
Does this sound familiar? Hair everywhere, your horse looks as if it is about to burst, and you think: “Well, it does this every year.” But what many people do not know is that shedding is really hard work for your horse. The metabolism is running at full capacity - and that costs nutrients, lots of them.
The problem
The body takes something away from the hoof
Why shedding affects the hoof
To grow a new coat, your horse needs biotin, zinc, copper, and manganese - all of which are also found in the hoof. If the feed does not provide enough during this period, the body simply takes the minerals from the hoof. You do not notice it immediately, but a few months later it becomes visible: brittle, soft, or cracked hooves.
The consequences only become apparent in summer
The horn that is forming now slowly grows downward. If you wonder about brittle hooves in summer, the reason is often found right here: in the previous autumn. What your horse receives now will show later in its hooves.
An honest look back
Did your horse have cracks, breakouts, or soft soles last summer? Then the cause is most likely not the care, but the shedding season before it. Now is the time to lay the foundation for healthy summer hooves.
The solution
Strong from within - beautiful on the outside
What the hoof needs during the shedding season
Biotin
Essential for healthy horn growth.
Zinc
Supports cell growth and horn regeneration.
Copper
Important for connective tissue and hoof structure.
MSM
Promotes elasticity and resilience.
Flaxseed
A high-quality source of omega-3 for coat and hoof horn.
The Hoofgold Hufkur
The targeted nutrient blend supports the shedding season and prevents the hoof from being “robbed” of nutrients. It provides your horse with everything it needs now: Biotin, zinc, copper, MSM and high-quality flaxseed.
This keeps the hoof strong, even when the body is working at full speed. A healthy hoof is not created in summer - but during the shedding season.
Why it's worth it
If you support your horse now, you will save yourself many worries and costly farrier bills next year. Stable hooves mean: fewer chips, fewer cracks, more movement and much more joy in life.
Hoof expert tip
„I recommend feeding a hoof supplement twice a year - especially during the shedding season. This keeps the hoof resilient and stable, allowing your horse to feel completely at ease." . Olaf Optenplatz
NO HOOF. NO MOVE.
Proven remedies from practice
Product recommendation
Targeted nutrient blend for the shedding season - protects the hoof from nutrient depletion and lays the foundation for healthy summer hooves.
View product →What your horse gets now will show in its hooves.
The shedding season is the crucial moment. Use it - for strong, healthy hooves all summer long.
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