Do Hoof Supplements Work?

A hoof supplement will certainly go a long way to helping, but it might not offer the optimal solution. For example, supplementing high levels of individual amino acids might impact the overall amino acid balance in the diet, causing other issues.

How long does it take for a hoof supplement to work?

It might take four to six months to see the results of a good hoof supplement. Your farrier might notice that your horse's hoof wall isn't as spongy in the nippers as it was during the previous trim.

What is a good hoof supplement?

One of the best known and effective hoof supplements is Farrier's Formula, which provides a high level of methionine, other amino acids, biotin and zinc, copper, iodine and cobalt. Select's Nu-Hoof Maximizer provides those ingredients as well as folic acid, higher lysine and riboflavin in a 40% protein base.