Hoof Balm: Care for Supple Horn and a Healthy Coronary Band
A well-cared-for hoof stays elastic and copes better with changing weather. Here you will find balms and creams for regular hoof care throughout the year.
Leovet HUFLAB Oil Balm with Biotin, Hoof Balm 500 ml
Content: 0.5 Litre (€34.88 / 1 Litre)
Regular price: €17.44
Leovet HUFLAB Hoof Hardener, Horse Hoof Care 200 ml
Content: 0.2 Litre (€80.05 / 1 Litre)
Regular price: €16.01
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Leovet HUFLAB Elastic Cream 200 ml Hoof Cream for Horses
Content: 0.75 Litre (€20.47 / 1 Litre)
Sale price: €15.35 Regular price: €17.45 (12.03% saved)
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Keralit Laurel Ointment for Horse Hooves, 20% Laurel Oil, 300ml
Sale price: €17.07 Regular price: €17.30 (1.33% saved)
Leovet Hoof Balm Hoof Balsam for Supple, Healthy Horse Hooves, 450 ml
Content: 0.45 Litre (€38.98 / 1 Litre)
Regular price: €17.54
Hoof Balm: supple from coronary band to bearing edge
Hoof balm is a creamy care product for the hoof wall and coronary band. It soaks in well and keeps the horn supple when switching between a wet field and a dry stable takes its toll on the hooves. Many balms contain laurel oil, biotin or other conditioning ingredients. Hoof hardeners also belong here, caring for the hoof wall when the horn is brittle. For children there is even glitter hoof gel for a special appearance.
How to apply hoof balm
Pick out the hoof and brush it clean. The hoof should be dry so that the balm soaks in well. Apply it thinly to the hoof wall with a brush or your fingers and massage it gently into the coronary band, because that is where new horn grows. A few times a week is usually enough. After applying, it is best to let your horse stand on dry ground for a while.
Balm, cream or hardener?
A classic hoof balm is the all-round care for everyday use. Light creams soak in particularly quickly and suit horses that stand a lot on dry ground. A hoof hardener is meant for hooves prone to cracks or chips and supports a firm hoof wall. If you have ongoing problems with the horn, talk to your farrier, because care does not replace trimming. Feeding and management play their part as well.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between hoof balm and hoof oil?
Hoof oil is more liquid, soaks in quickly and mainly adds shine. Hoof balm is creamier, conditions more intensively and is well suited to the coronary band. Many owners use both alternately.
How long does it take to see a change in the hoof?
Horn grows only slowly down from the coronary band. It therefore takes several months before a change is visible over the whole hoof. Regular care and patience matter more than large amounts.
Can I use hoof balm on barefoot horses?
Yes, hoof balm is equally suitable for shod and barefoot horses. With barefoot horses, focus on the hoof wall and coronary band. The sole, on the other hand, should stay rather dry and hard.
Balm for well-kept hooves
When your horse's hooves constantly switch between a wet field and a dry stable, the horn can become brittle. A hoof balm keeps the hoof wall and coronary band supple and is easy to apply with a brush or your fingers. Classic balms with laurel oil care for the horn in everyday life, while light creams soak in especially quickly. For hooves that tend to crack, there are hoof hardeners that care for the hoof wall in a targeted way. If you look after several horses, a large tub lasts a long time and is always ready at the grooming area. Children love a glitter hoof gel that makes grooming exciting. Make sure you apply the balm to clean, dry hooves and massage it gently into the coronary band. That way you support healthy horn growth while your farrier takes care of the trimming.