Turfmasters Epsom Salts Hoof Soaking Salts for Horses
Description
Turfmasters Epsom Salts — Traditional Hoof Soaking Salts for Horses
Turfmasters Epsom Salts are traditional soaking salts for horses and ponies, dissolved in warm water to make a hoof bath in a bucket, tub or soaking boot. Epsom salts have a long history of use for soaking the horse's hoof where an abscess is present, which makes them a common fixture in the yard first aid kit.
Best for horse owners who want a simple, low-cost hoof care staple to keep on the shelf for when a foot needs soaking. Suitable for horses and ponies of all types, and easy to use with nothing more than a clean bucket and warm water. Browse more horse health care essentials to complete your yard first aid box.
Key Features
- Traditional hoof soak: long-established use for soaking the hoof where an abscess is present
- Dissolves in warm water: mixes readily to make a hoof bath solution
- Flexible method: use in a bucket, tub or a purpose-made hoof soaking boot
- Yard first aid staple: stores easily in the feed room or first aid box
- For horses and ponies: suits ponies, cobs, hunters and warmbloods alike
- Made in Ireland: produced by Turfmasters
Specifications
| Brand | Turfmasters |
|---|---|
| Product | Epsom Salts |
| Category | Hoof care and yard first aid |
| Traditional Use | Soaking the hoof where an abscess is present |
| Application | Dissolve in warm water; bucket, tub or soaking boot |
| Suitable For | Horses and ponies |
| Country of Origin | Ireland |
| Storage | Cool, dry place with the container closed |
How to Use
- Pick out and clean the hoof so the sole and frog are free of mud and bedding.
- Dissolve the Epsom salts in warm water in a clean bucket, shallow tub or hoof soaking boot.
- Stand the hoof in the solution, keeping the horse still and safely held or tied.
- Soak for the required time, topping up with warm water if the solution cools.
- Remove the foot, dry it thoroughly and return the horse to clean, dry bedding.
- Seal the container and store in a cool, dry place so the salts do not clump.
If you are unsure about a hoof problem, or if lameness persists or worsens, contact your vet or farrier. This product does not replace veterinary or farriery advice.
FAQ
What are Turfmasters Epsom Salts used for?
They are traditional soaking salts for horses. Epsom salts have a long history of use for soaking the horse's hoof where an abscess is present.
How do I make a hoof soak with Epsom salts?
Dissolve the salts in warm water in a clean bucket, tub or soaking boot, then stand the cleaned hoof in the solution for the required time before drying the foot thoroughly.
Can I use them on ponies as well as horses?
Yes. The method is the same for ponies, cobs, hunters and warmbloods; choose a bucket or soaking boot that suits the size of the foot.
Do I need a special soaking boot?
No. A clean, sturdy bucket or shallow tub works well, although a purpose-made soaking boot can make it easier for horses that will not stand in a bucket.
Should I still call the vet or farrier?
Yes, if you are unsure about the cause of lameness or it persists or worsens. Soaking is a traditional yard practice, not a substitute for professional advice.
How should I store them?
Keep the container closed in a cool, dry place so the salts do not absorb moisture and set hard.
About Turfmasters
Turfmasters makes practical, no-nonsense horse and yard care products for everyday stable use. Manufactured in Ireland, the range focuses on the basics that yards reach for again and again.