Category: Hoof and Coat

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Feeding Horses in Drought Conditions

During drought conditions, pastures may not provide enough fi­ber and energy to meet your horse’s nutrition requirements. Feeding additional hay may be necessary. If additional calories are still needed, consider a high-fat supplement. Horses should consume at least 1.5% to 2% of body weight per day in forage. Supplemental forage in the form of hay or hay cubes may be needed.

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Ker-A-Form: What’s Inside the Bucket?

Ker-A-Form is a scientifically formulated coat and hoof supplement that is named after one of the tissues it was developed to nourish “keratin.” Keratin is the fibrous protein that forms the main structural component of hair and hooves. Without healthy keratin, hooves and hair grow slowly and become dull, dry, and brittle. The combination of nutrients found in Ker-A-Form support keratin as well as multiple other components that make up healthy skin, hair, and hooves.

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Ingredients for Strong Hooves and a Healthy Coat

A horse’s hoof takes about a year to completely replace itself. One of the ­first signs of inadequate nutrition is a dry, dull hair coat and cracked hooves. When problems crop up it takes time to ­fix them.  To ensure soundness and decrease your horse’s downtime, it is best to be proactive when it comes to hoof maintenance.

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