Hoof Care & Boots

Do horses feel pain in hooves?

Ever stubbed your toe on a table leg? Ouch, right? Just because a horse's hooves are stronger than our toes doesn't mean they're invincible. Horses can absolutely feel pain in their hooves. When poor Mr. Ed starts limping or shows signs of discomfort, the WOOF WEAR MEDICAL HOOF BOOT comes to the rescue. It's like a superhero cape... for hooves!

What are a horse's hooves made of?

Horse hooves are made of keratin, the same stuff your nails are made of. Impressive, huh? Imagine having your toenails bear your entire body weight! To keep those keratin-based hooves strong and healthy, our EQUIMINS HOOF MENDER 75 POWDER is worth its weight in gold. It's the gym workout of hoof care!

Do horses trim their own hooves?

If horses could trim their own hooves, they'd probably open their own pedicure salons! However, domesticated horses need a little help keeping their hooves in tip-top shape. That's why we've got the HORSE FIRST HOOF FIRST. It helps support hoof growth and keeps hooves hardy. Because no horse wants to be called a soft-hoof!

Why do horses need to cut their hooves?

Just like us humans need to trim our nails, horses need to cut their hooves to stay comfortable and healthy. Imagine trying to run with extra-long toenails, or worse, stilettos. Not fun! Keep your horse's hooves tidy with the SHIRES HOOF PICK/BRUSH. It's the swiss army knife of hoof care!