Problems & Solutions for Horse Hooves

Strahlfäule erkennen: Bilder, Symptome und Unterschiede zum gesunden Huf

by Olaf Optenplatz

Recognizing thrush: pictures, symptoms, and differences from a healthy hoof

Visual guide to assessing the horse's hoof Thrush does not look the same in every horse. You may first notice an unpleasant odor. In other horses, you may see a deep central frog sulcus, soft horn or dark, smeary deposits....

Strahlfäule behandeln: Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung für Pferde

by Olaf Optenplatz

Treating thrush: Step-by-step guide for horses

Practical treatment guide for horse owners Does your horse's hoof smell unpleasant, has the frog horn become soft, or is dark, slimy material collecting in the frog grooves? Perhaps you are feeling uncertain right now - you are not alone....

Schlimme Strahlfäule beim Pferd: Warnzeichen und richtiges Vorgehen

by Olaf Optenplatz

Severe thrush in horses: warning signs and the right approach

If the frog is already severely damaged, action should be taken quickly. Not every case of thrush progresses in the same way. While early changes are often still limited to small areas of the frog, untreated thrush can worsen significantly...

Welches Mittel gegen Strahlfäule ist sinnvoll?

by Olaf Optenplatz

Which treatment for thrush is effective?

Choose care products based on their purpose and findings When you discover thrush in your horse's hoof, it is understandable that you look for a product that will help as quickly as possible. Cleaners, liquids, pastes, sprays, powders and home...

Hausmittel gegen Strahlfäule: Was hilft und was kann schaden?

by Olaf Optenplatz

Home remedies for thrush: What helps and what can cause harm?

Comparing home remedies objectively and assessing them safely Have you discovered black residue, soft horn or an unpleasant smell while picking out the hoof? Then you are probably looking for a quick solution. Numerous home remedies for thrush in horses...

Strahlfäule im Anfangsstadium erkennen: Die ersten Warnzeichen

by Olaf Optenplatz

Recognizing thrush in its early stages: The first warning signs

Detect it early, before deeper tissue is affected Thrush often begins inconspicuously. At first glance, your horse's hoof may still look healthy, even though initial changes are already developing in a narrow or deep frog sulcus. You may have noticed...

Strahlfäule beim Pferd: Ursachen, Symptome, Behandlung und Vorbeugung

by Olaf Optenplatz

Thrush in horses: causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention

Hoof knowledge from more than 35 years of practical experience Have you noticed an unpleasant odor while picking out the hoof, or have you observed dark, soft horn and unusually deep collateral grooves? These may be signs of thrush in...

by Olaf Optenplatz

Radiating thrush

Hoof health — expert knowledge Hoof cancer: Recognize, understand, treat One of the first signs of hoof cancer is hair standing up around the hoof’s coronary band — also known as brush foot. As the disease progresses, the hoof and...

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by Olaf Optenplatz

Transition to barefoot hoof care

Hoof health - Expert knowledge Transitioning to barefoot: What you need to know Transitioning a horse from horseshoes to barefoot is a demanding task that requires careful preparation and expertise. A successful transition depends not only on the quality of...

by Olaf Optenplatz

Brittle and fragile horse hooves

Hoof health - Expert knowledge Brittle horse hooves: Causes and solutions Recommended products + Hufbalsam Spezial + HUFKUR Brittle and fragile horse hooves are a common problem that can significantly affect a horse’s quality of life. Poor hoof horn quality...

by Olaf Optenplatz

Coat change

Hoof health - expert knowledge Shedding season and hooves: What your horse really needs now Recommended products + HOOF CURE Does this sound familiar? Hair everywhere, your horse looks as if it is about to burst, and you think: “Well,...

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