Cavalor

Hoof & Coat

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Which Cavalor hoof and coat product should you choose?

If you want a single starting point, Cavalor Hoof Aid Special (5kg, £98.00) is the feed-tub option in this range, while Cavalor Podoguard (500ml, £26.00) is the everyday-size topical hoof product. Among the smaller topical bottles, Cavalor Dry Feet Natural (250ml, £22.00) is the lowest-priced item in stock here, with Cavalor Lurax (200ml, £35.00) and Cavalor Muddoc (200ml, £35.50) alongside it. Everything on this page is genuine Cavalor, and every product page carries the manufacturer's own directions for use — always read those before you start, and speak to your vet or farrier first if your horse has a hoof or skin problem that needs diagnosing.

In a hurry?

  • Lowest price in stock: Cavalor Dry Feet Natural, 250ml, £22.00
  • Everyday topical size: Cavalor Podoguard, 500ml, £26.00
  • Best value per ml: Cavalor Podoguard Pouch, 2000ml, £77.00 — that works out cheaper per ml than the 500ml bottle
  • Feed tub option: Cavalor Hoof Aid Special, 5kg, £98.00
  • Specialist option: Cavalor Solemate, 1.6kg, £140.50 — read the directions before you buy
  • Not sure? Get in touch and our team will help you match a product to your horse.

Cavalor hoof and coat range compared

Product Size in stock Price Pick it if
Cavalor Dry Feet Natural 250ml £22.00 You want the lowest-priced way to try the range
Cavalor Podoguard 500ml £26.00 You want a standard tack-room size for one or two horses
Cavalor Podoguard Pouch 2000ml £77.00 You already use Podoguard and want the lowest cost per ml
Cavalor Proscent 500ml spray £26.50 You prefer a spray applicator to a brush or cloth
Cavalor Lurax 200ml £35.00 You want a small bottle for targeted, spot use
Cavalor Muddoc 200ml £35.50 You want a small bottle to keep in the grooming kit over winter
Cavalor Podosens 500ml £47.00 Your vet or farrier has pointed you to this specific product
Cavalor Hoof Aid Special 5kg £98.00 You want a large feed tub that lasts a full feeding programme
Cavalor Solemate 1.6kg £140.50 You need the specialist option and have checked directions first

Prices and sizes shown are the in-stock options at the time of review. Check each product page for the current price, full ingredient list and the manufacturer's directions for use.

Why does hoof and coat condition take so long to change?

Hoof horn grows down from the coronet band, so anything you feed or apply today only shows in the part of the hoof that grows after it. That is why hoof programmes are usually judged over months rather than weeks, and why consistency matters more than any single product. The same logic applies to coat condition — a coat changes as it grows through and as the horse moves between seasons.

Nothing on this page is a medicine. These are grooming and feed products that support routine care. They do not treat, cure or replace veterinary or farriery attention. If your horse has lameness, cracked or crumbling horn, heat in the foot, or broken, sore or weeping skin, get your vet or farrier to look at it first and follow their advice on what to use alongside it.

What else affects the result?

  • Trimming and shoeing cycle — regular farrier visits do more for hoof shape than any product.
  • Footing and hygiene — wet, dirty bedding and churned gateways work against everything you apply.
  • The whole diet — a supplement supports a balanced ration; it cannot make up for one that is short elsewhere.
  • Time — give any routine a fair run before you judge it, and keep notes so you can see the change.

Topical products or a feed supplement?

In this range the topical products — Podoguard, Podoguard Pouch, Proscent, Dry Feet Natural, Lurax, Muddoc, Podosens and Solemate — are applied externally as part of grooming or hoof care. Cavalor Hoof Aid Special comes as a 5kg tub intended to be fed. Plenty of owners use one of each: something applied during daily hoof picking and grooming, plus a feed product mixed into the hard feed. Follow each product's own directions rather than assuming the routine from one carries over to another, and introduce anything new one change at a time so you can tell what is doing what.

How much should you buy?

For one horse, the 200ml and 250ml bottles are enough to see how you get on. The 500ml sizes suit regular use through a season. If you have several horses or a yard, the 2000ml Podoguard Pouch at £77.00 is the better value per ml than buying multiple 500ml bottles at £26.00 each. On the feed side, the 5kg Hoof Aid Special tub at £98.00 is sized for a sustained feeding programme rather than a short trial. If you are unsure how long a size will last at your horse's rate of use, get in touch and our team will help.

Cavalor hoof and coat FAQs

How long before I see a difference in my horse's hooves?

Longer than most people expect. Hoof horn grows down from the coronet band, so new growth has to travel the length of the hoof wall before you can see it at ground level — that is a matter of months, not weeks. Judge any hoof routine over a full growth cycle, keep the farrier visits regular, and take photos at each trim so you have something to compare against. If the hoof is actively cracking, crumbling or sore, get your farrier or vet involved rather than waiting to see whether a product helps.

Which Cavalor product should I start with?

It depends on whether you want something you apply or something you feed. Cavalor Podoguard in the 500ml size (£26.00) is the standard everyday topical size, and Cavalor Dry Feet Natural at 250ml (£22.00) is the lowest-priced item in stock on this page. If you would rather feed something, Cavalor Hoof Aid Special comes as a 5kg tub (£98.00). Read the directions on the product page before you buy, and if your horse has an existing hoof or skin problem, ask your vet or farrier what they want you to use first.

Can I use a topical product and a feed supplement together?

Many owners do — something applied during grooming plus something mixed into the hard feed. The important thing is to follow each product's own directions rather than assuming one routine covers both, and to check the full ration so you are not doubling up on the same ingredients across several supplements. Introduce one change at a time so you can tell what is making the difference. If your horse is on veterinary medication or a prescribed diet, check with your vet before adding anything new.

Is the 2000ml Podoguard Pouch better value than the 500ml bottle?

Per ml, yes. The 2000ml pouch is £77.00 and the 500ml bottle is £26.00, so four 500ml bottles would come to more than the single 2000ml pouch. The pouch makes sense if you already know the product suits your horse or you are covering several horses on a yard. If you have not used it before, the 500ml bottle is the lower-commitment way to start.

Will these products fix cracked hooves or a skin problem?

No. These are grooming and feed products that support routine hoof and coat care — they are not medicines and they do not treat or cure anything. Cracked or crumbling horn, heat in the foot, lameness, and broken, sore or weeping skin all need a proper diagnosis. Speak to your vet or farrier, follow their plan, and use anything from this range alongside that plan rather than instead of it.

Are these products suitable for competition horses?

If you compete under rules that restrict what a horse can be given, check the ingredient list on the product page against your governing body's current guidance before use, and ask your vet if anything is unclear. Rules and testing thresholds change, so treat the manufacturer's label and your discipline's own list as the authority rather than a general assumption. If you cannot find the detail you need, get in touch and our team will help you locate the manufacturer information.

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Last reviewed 2026-07-24 by the Just Horse Riders team.