Description
EquiClay Hoof Care. Hoof problems are a major source of concern for many horse owners. The hoof is made up of many structures and tissues that function in partnership with each other to enable movement of the foot. The hoof is prone to many problems ranging from minor to life-threatening. As with horse’s legs, the horse’s hooves (which is the horse’s foundation) are as important to keep healthy and sound.
However, some common hoof problems and hoof diseases can happen to the healthiest kept horse. There are many hoof problems that can occur, especially with horses that are required to perform.
Pelotherapy with our paramagnetic mineral volcanic clay is hugely versatile for most common. Hoof problems and most often can assist your horse to complete healing. With regular pelotherapy applications, it can provide long-term protection against a range of bacterial and fungal infections which cause poor hoof quality. EquiClay Hoof Care can provide great relief and assisted healing for: Hoof Abscesses, Thrush, White Line Disease, bruised Soles, Punctures, Corns, Hoof wall cracks, Infections, Laminitis, etc.
Benefits:
- Anti-bacterial & Anti-fungal
- Pain relief
- Draw out infection & heat
- Hoof Abscesses
- Bruised Soles
- White Line
- Thrush
- Crumbling Horn
- Soft Soles
- Laminitis
- Hardens hooves
- General Hoof Care
How to use:
Make a thick clay poultice by mixing 3 parts Clay to 1 part water. Add a little more clay for “putty like” poultice. Make sure the hoof is cleaned and dry before applications.
Pack the entire sole area of hoof with the clay poultice and continue a thick layer over entire hoof. Take a bandage and wrap the hoof so that the poultice is held on firmly. If hoof problem is severe, apply poultice treatment twice a day. Light applications without bandage can be used once nearly healed.
