Horse Hoof Care Supplements

Vet Gold Total Gold is a unique patented veterinary formulation designed to be a complete supplement to support hooves, bones, joints, soft tissue and coat, in addition to supporting all the essential daily vitamin, mineral and amino acid requirements of a horse.

As a supplement, Total Gold is a convenient powder that binds well in a moistened feed, bran mash, molasses or water.

Total Gold includes all the ingredients of ALL the Vet Gold  products: Hoof Gold, Bone Gold, and Coat Gold, and a large range of pharmaceutical grade compounds to provide a comprehensive supplement product.

One product covers all!

Features & Benefits:

• Provides the same results clinically and radiographically as Hoof Gold with incremental hoof wall and sole growth.
• Provides the same clinical results with coat repair in acute and chronic skin cases.
• Provides the same successful clinical and radiographic results as Bone Gold with radiographic evidence of assisting fracture healing times.
• Ultrasound reports shortened tendon healing periods.
• Easy and economical to use compared with a multiple supplement solution.
• Avoids the chemical binding and potential neutralisation that can occur when mixing multiple brands and products.
• Laboratory manufactured (APVMA Certified) with guaranteed quality analysis.
• Not manufactured in a feed warehouse.
• 100% Australian-made and manufactured – NOT imported.
• Made for Australian conditions.

Vetsense Biotin Hoof Powder+ is a hoof growth supplement for horses. The advanced formula targets hoof repair and development, with the added benefit of improving your horse’s hair & skin integrity.

Additional benefits may include:

• Improving coat shine
• Increased skin condition
• Promote growth of mane, tail, and coat
• Improve overall hoof condition.

Pack Weights:
1.5kg (50 days supply) 450-600kg horse
4kg (133 days supply) 450-600kg horse
10kg (333 days supply) 450-600kg horse

Ingredient Information:
BIOTIN (VITAMIN B7) is a B-complex vitamin that plays a vital role in maintaining the overall health and strength of a horse's hooves. Hoof health is crucial for a horse's mobility, performance, and overall well-being. Biotin is known to enhance hoof growth and improve the quality of the hoof horn.

CALCIUM can be beneficial, especially for horses with hoof issues such as weak horn structure or slow hoof growth. It helps ensure that the horse receives an adequate supply of this essential mineral, which is necessary for optimal hoof development and maintenance.

CHELATED ZINC has improved bioavailability, meaning it is more easily absorbed and utilised by the horse's body compared to other forms of zinc. This increased absorption can lead to better utilisation of zinc by the hoof tissues. Contributing to the production of keratin, the protein responsible for hoof growth and strength, zinc plays a crucial role in enzymatic reactions that are necessary for keratin synthesis, making it an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy hooves.

METHIONINE is an essential amino acid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and strength of a horse's hooves. Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, and methionine is specifically involved in the synthesis of keratin, which forms the structural basis of the hoof horn.

MSM is a naturally occurring sulphur compound providing several benefits for horse hooves. It supports the production of keratin, the protein responsible for the growth and strength of hooves. By providing an adequate supply of sulphur, MSM aids in the formation of strong, resilient hooves that are less prone to cracking, splitting, and other hoof-related problems.

PHOSPHORUS works in conjunction with calcium to form and maintain strong bones and hooves. It helps in the formation and mineralisation of the hoof horn, contributing to its strength and durability. Adequate levels of phosphorus are essential for proper hoof growth, as well as for repairing and maintaining hoof tissues.

EAC's shine & glide high-omega oil is a premium quality "cool" energy oil. This cold-pressed oil is rich in essential nutrients & botanical goodness, including gamma linoleic acid (GLA), omega 3, 6 & 9 &natural antioxidants.
 
shine & glide is suitable for ulcer prone horses & can be used in conjunction with in-sideout, in-fusion msm, in-fusion ha, in-stride & in-sandout. 

shine & glide may assist with:

• A healthy shiny coat          
• Digestive and intestinal matters
• Mobility and joint function          
• Immune system enhancement    
• Anxiety      
• A healthy appetite  
• Skin allergies &  irritations
• Anti-inflammatory regulation
• Hoof conditions
  

Features:
No artificial colours, flavours or preservatives
Natural antioxidants
Rich in gammalonoelic acid
100% natura

Caution:
May contain traces of THC & return a positive swab in performance and racing animals.

Biotin is a commonly used supplement that has shown potential in enhancing hoof growth and quality. Here are some steps you can take to help improve your horse's hoof health using Biotin Extra Strength: 

• Choose a reputable Biotin supplement: Look for a Biotin supplement specifically formulated for horses. It should be of high quality, with a reliable source of Biotin and other essential nutrients for hoof health. 
• Follow the recommended dosage: Read the instructions on the supplement packaging carefully and follow the recommended dosage. It's important not to exceed the recommended amount, as excessive Biotin intake may have adverse effects. 
• Be consistent: Biotin is not a quick fix and requires consistent use over an extended period. It may take 8 to 15 months or longer before you start noticing improvements in your horse's hoof health. Stick to a regular schedule and provide the supplement consistently to give it the best chance to work effectively. 
• Balanced diet: Alongside Biotin supplementation, ensure your horse is receiving a balanced diet. Proper nutrition is crucial for overall hoof health. Consult with a veterinarian or equine nutritionist to develop a diet plan that includes essential nutrients, such as biotin, amino acids, minerals (zinc, copper), and fatty acids (omega-3 and omega-6). 
• Regular farrier visits: Hoof care should go hand in hand with Biotin supplementation. Regular visits from a professional farrier will help maintain proper hoof balance, trim excess growth, and address any specific concerns or issues your horse may have. 
• Monitor progress: Keep track of your horse's hoof health over time. Take pictures or notes to document any changes or improvements you observe. This will help you evaluate the effectiveness of the Biotin supplement and make any necessary adjustments to the care regimen. Remember, while Biotin can be beneficial for hoof health, it is not a cure-all solution. Proper overall care, including a balanced diet, regular hoof maintenance, and a healthy living environment, all contribute to your horse's hoof health and well-being.

Features & Benefits:

• May improve hoof integrity
• Supports healthy skin and coat
• Needs to be used long term for best results
• Extra strength
• New Sugar Free Formula

Feeding Guide:
Introduce gradually into diet over a two week period. 
Add to feed, split into two feeds (morning and night) where possible. 
Always provide access to clean water.

1 scoop = 10 g
10-30 g/day based on a 500 kg horse

Morning feed: 1/2 - 1 + 1/2 scoops (5g - 15g)
Night feed: 1/2 - 1 + 1/2 scoops (5g - 15g)

Recommended rate based on a 500kg horse.

Pack Weight: 1kg;  5kg

Hygain Hoofgain is a unique, pelleted blend of essential vitamins, minerals & fatty acids to support hoof integrity and coat condition .

Hygain Hoofgain is a safe and comprehensive hoof supplement for horses. This formula provides critical minerals that your horse can't produce on its own - in addition to other crucial vitamins.

Contains:
Biotin: A vital co-enzyme to assist in the forming of Keratin from key amino acids.
Methionine: A primary sulphur bearing amino acid that along with cysteine (which Methionine can synthesize) are essential ingredients in Keratin. Methionine must be provided in increased levels where hoof growth is desired.
Zinc: Key mineral in hoof and coat health. Hoof quality will often suffer where Zinc supply is marginal.
Vitamin A: One of the carotenoids essential to all keratinized tissue. Supplementation particularly essential for horses not on high quality fresh pasture.
Vitamin E: Benefits of Vitamin E as an antioxidant are well documented and is also an essential nutrient for renewal of keratin.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Essential nutrient in the formation of supple and strong membranes including hoof wall microtubules and laminae.
Iodine: Deficiency in this mineral often causes poor coat and hoof quality.

Ingredients:
Alfalfa (Lucerne) meal, vegetable oil, vitamin A, vitamin E, methionine, biotin, zinc & iodine

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:
Feed, as a guide: 120g (4.23oz) or 2 scoops per 500kg (1100lb) bodyweight per day.
The scoop supplied holds approximately 60g (2.12oz).

PACK WEIGHT: 3.6kg;  7kg;   20kg

Proudly Australian Made.

EquiMetaBalance has been designed with the insulin resistant horse in mind. It is designed to assist horses with metabolic conditions such as:

• Equine metabolic syndrome
• Insulin resistance                            
• Laminitis
• Diabetes       
• Obesity                               

Bio-Hoof Care & Repair is a Biotin supplement for horses with dust reduction technology
 • Formulated to provide the essential nutrients involved in the growth and maintenance of healthy hooves
 • Biotin supplement for horses with dust reduction technology
 • A 20g dose contains 100% of the NRC maintenance requirement of biotin for a 500 kg horse
 • Formulated with Calcium and Zinc

Active constituents: Each 20 g dose contains: BIOTIN 15 mg ZINC 270 mg CALCIUM 6 g Also contains SULPHUR

The growth of a strong resilient hoof wall depends on an adequate supply of the vitamin biotin and the minerals calcium, sulfur and zinc. An inadequate intake of the structural minerals, trace-minerals and biotin, results in loss of hoof strength and easily broken away, chipped or cracked hooves in all horses. Biotin plays an important role in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Biotin is a sulfur-containing vitamin that is needed in the formation of the bones, hooves and the skin.

Pack Sizes:
600g (30 day pack for a 450 kg horse) 
1.2kg (60 day pack for a 450 kg horse)

Reboot HOOF + is a targeted hoof supplement with nutrients that are linked to improved keratinisation and bonding strength of the hoof wall and sole, growth and quality of the hoof horn material and overall health of the hooves.

These nutrients may be low, inadequate or poorly absorbed from common equine diets, especially in horses with naturally poor hooves.  The nutrients in Reboot HOOF+ also help to optimise coat condition and the growth and fullness of the mane and tail. 

Reboot HOOF+ is highly potent because it features the unique, patented Supplet pellet technology, exclusive to Kohnke’s Own.  This system separates nutrients into compatible pelleted groups, protecting important and fragile vitamins, including biotin, vitamin A and C, against damaging interaction with trace-minerals, such as copper, zinc and iron.

Reboot HOOF+ has been extensively researched and field trialled for optimum effectiveness with over 100 horses around Australia.  Owners reported that Reboot HOOF+ significantly improved the growth, quality and health of their horse’s hooves. They also reported that Reboot HOOF+ resolved their horse’s hoof issues, such as splits, cracks, crumbling and brittleness.

Which Horses Benefit?

• Horses with poor quality hooves that chip, split, crumble, flake or crack
• Racing and performance horses struggling to maintain or replace shoes
• Horses with slow growing hooves or lack of resilience to changing weather conditions
• Horses with thin soles, weak hoof walls, sensitivity to hard ground or easily bruised soles
• Horses and ponies after suffering laminitis or founder with weakened hoof structure
• Horses which have suffered a hoof injury requiring resection, abscesses or removal of part of their hoof wall or sole.
• Horses with a thin and sparse mane and tail or poor coat growth

Major Ingredients:
Reboot HOOF+ is a unique and powerful formulation of essential nutrients to grow strong and healthy hooves.  It contains:

• Blend of cold-pressed, colour coded Supplet pellets separated into 3 compatible nutrient groups which ensures the potency and stability of the vitamins (particularly biotin, vitamins A and C) and trace-minerals in the supplement and in the feed.
• High level of biotin, combined with synergistic nutrients to enable this important vitamin to work effectively to improve hoof health
• Special ratio of amino acids and high quality protein including essential sulphur-containing amino acids, such as methionine, as well as lysine and threonine
• Extra calcium, phosphorus and magnesium as critical nutrients to assist faster and better quality hoof growth
• Other nutrients, such as iodine, natural silicon and vitamins and trace-minerals, selected for their activity in improving the strength and resilience of hooves
• Does not swab, legal for racing and equestrian competitions.
• Does not provide extra energy, sugar or cause ‘fizz’, even in sensitive horses.
• Pelleted and palatable supplement which mixes easily into all types of feeds (wet or dry). Reduces wastage from dust, sift-out, sludging and blow away from feeders. 

SIZES:  1.5kg pouch;  4kg bucket;  10kg bucket

CEN NO3 Boost is formulated to help improve performance & health in horses.

A healthy circulation for your horse is absolutely vital for performance and recovery. This can be negatively impacted by stress, poor diet and inflammation. When blood circulation is decreased, this can be associated with hoof conditions, muscle disorders/ailments, tendon injuries, navicular disease or laminitis.
By supporting the dilation and relaxation of blood vessels, blood flow movement into the vital areas can be improved.

The CEN NO3 Boost formulation promotes nitric oxide production in the horse’s body, supporting the various pathways of synthesis.

CEN NO3 Boost not only provides the natural nitrates for circulation but is also a potent source of naturally occurring phytochemicals and nutrients to help support your horse’s health from their heart to lungs, tendons to muscles, skin to hoof health.



WHY USE CEN NO3 BOOST?

1. BOOST NITRIC OXIDE
CEN NO3 Boost is naturally rich in nitrates. In the blood, through a chain reaction, your horse’s body changes nitrates into nitric oxide, which helps with blood flow and blood pressure. Nitric oxide can have a very positive effect on training and performance due to the following functions:
• Blood flow regulation
• Mitochondrial efficiency (energy output)
• May increase oxygen delivery throughout the body (muscle oxygenation)
• Help improve time to full fatigue (stamina)

2. BLOOD CIRCULATION/BLOOD VESSEL HEALTH
Collagen peptides provide blood vessel health support, to maintain a “strong and flexible” structure. This is especially important for consistent blood flow.
 Nitric Oxide action on the arteries allows vasodilation which allows more nutrients and more oxygen to the cell to assist in performance and overall health.

3. BLEEDERS LUNG HEALTH
Exercise induced pulmonary haemorrhage (EIPH) in horses is often referred to as “bleeding”.
EIPH is most common in racing horses Thoroughbreds and Standardbreds. It can also occur at various degrees in disciplines such as eventing, show jumpers, polocrosse, barrel racers, reining horses, cutting horses, and show jumpers.
 Nitric oxide helps relax the smooth muscle including the walls of the blood vessels, helping them open up and reduce the blood flow resistance.

     

4. TYING UP/MUSCLE HEALTH
Due to the nitric oxide effect on skeletal muscle glucose uptake, it can be beneficial for muscle health. Increasing the blood flow to working muscles can help with muscles in training in helping reduce the time to

Feed Rate:
Add 1 scoop (30g) per day.
Add 2 scoops (60g) per day leading up to event.

Ingredients:
A proprietary blend of:
Beetroot Extract, Green Spinach, Hydrolysed Collagen Peptides

In-stride is a concentrated nutritional hoof supplement that helps improve hoof growth and  hardness and supports hair and  skin health in horses.

In-stride has been developed by an equine vet for EAC Animal Care. It is an Australian made product and perfect for horses living in harsh Australian conditions.  

In-stride contains high quality and bio available ingredients to support hoof growth and strength and may have a beneficial effect on hair and skin health. It includes: zinc chelate, copper chelate, biotin, methionine, gelatin, vitamin C.  

In-stride is recommended for use in horses with laminitis, heel cracks, White Line Disease, wall separation, thin soles, brittle and cracked walls, sole abscesses and hoof deformities such as dishing and low heels.

In-stride can also be used in conjunction with in-fusion msm, in-fusion ha, in-sideout, in-force & in-sandout.

Pack Weight:  1kg

Of all the common lameness problems that effect horses and ponies, laminitis and founder are most feared by horse owners. A breakthrough in Australian technology means that you can now protect your horse against this crippling disease. 

FOUNDERGUARD is a patented feed supplement which protects horses from carbohydrate induced laminitis (founder). Researched and developed in Australia, Founderguard is considered by equine nutritionists as a major breakthrough in horse feeding, as it allows high energy diets to be fed safely.

Why use Founderguard?

Clinically proven preventative supplement for feed induced laminitis and founder.  

Beneficial for 

• Horses on high grain diets e.g. gallopers, pacers, eventers and show hacks
• Horses grazing lush pastures particularly during spring and autumn when sugar levels in pasture are high
• Young horses being prepared for sales e.g. high grain/low exercise animals
• Horses that have suffered laminitis or founder in the past
• Horses undergoing a change in diet
• Horses with seedy toe, white line separation or poor-quality hooves
  
  

10% of horses in training have broken away feet. Scientific studies have shown that Biotin, fed in conjunction with calcium promotes hoof wall and sole growth and strengthens weak shelly hooves.

In CAL-PLUS with BIOTIN, Vetsearch has combined the bone-building calcium, trace minerals and vitamin co-factors found in traditional CAL-PLUS, with the B-Complex vitamin BIOTIN, to assist horses with brittle, cracked, shelly or broken hooves.

Beneficial for:

• Brittle, cracked or shelly hooves.
• White crumbly hooves.
• Slow growing hooves.
• Maintaining bone strength and density.

Why use Cal-Plus with Biotin?

• Works on the inside and the outside of the hoof to improve hoof condition while maintaining strong bone, joint and muscle structures.
• A hoof and bone food in one supplement!

Analysis:
Each 60g dose contains:
Macrominerals
- Calcium 20.1g
- Phosphorus 2.5g
- Magnesium 300mg
- Ammonium Chloride 300mg
Vitamins
- Biotin 15mg
- Vitamin A 5400ug
- Vitamin D3 300ug
Trace minerals
- Zinc 96mg
- Manganese 37mg
- Iron 66mg

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

A daily intake of Cal-plus with Biotin will help ensure the development and maintenance of a strong and sound musculo-skeletal system, including the hoof. Horses on high grain/bran diets, or those grazing tropical pastures, should receive the recommended dose of Cal-plus with Biotin each day to help ensure an optimum calcium:phosphorus ration to maintain strong healthy bones, ligaments and tendons.

DOSAGE Note: It is preferable not to mix any calcium into wet bran mixtures. One level scoop contains 30g of Cal-plus with Biotin. The recemmended dose rates have been calculated to satisfy the calcium requirements based on common diets and activity. However, a veterinarian may prescribe amounts in excess of those recommended to horses with skeletal or hoof abnormalities. Horses with poor hooves should receive adequate levels of protein in their diets to provide essential amino acids, which in conjunction with a daily intake of Cal-plus with Biotin will assist in improving hoof structure.

CAL-PLUS with BIOTIN is a vanilla flavoured powder and is available in 1.2kg, 5kg and 12.5kg buckets.

Provides a concentrated source of biotin to support horses with poor hoof quality.

• Supports horses with poor quality hooves
• Facilitates the growth of hard, healthy hooves
• Aids in improving cracked, brittle or weak hooves
• Assists horses recovering from conditions such as seedy toe and laminitis
• Non-swabbable. Use in accordance with competition rules and regulations.

What is BiotinMAX CONCENTRATE?

BiotinMAX CONCENTRATE is an ultra-concentrated biotin supplement to support horses with poor hoof quality.

How does BiotinMAX CONCENTRATE work?

Biotin is a B vitamin essential for many functions in a horse’s body, including metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, cell proliferation, normal thyroid and adrenal gland function, reproductive tract health, and nervous system stability. Biotin contains sulphur, an element required for the formation of the reinforcing bonds between strands of collagen, and therefore plays a role in maintaining the health of the skin and hooves.

BiotinMAX CONCENTRATE supplies biotin at levels shown by scientific studies to improve hoof strength and integrity. Researchers have found normal blood levels of biotin in horses with poor quality hoof horn, so unhealthy hooves are not a result of deficiency. However, despite normal blood levels horses responded to megadoses of biotin given orally. Research has indicated that supplementation with 20mg of biotin per day for at least nine months decreased the incidence of hoof cracks, less crumbling of the hoof horn, and greater tensile strength.

Remember, you can only try to encourage better growth from the coronary band down and BiotinMAX CONCENTRATE will help to improve the growth of the new hoof horn, not the existing hoof.

When do they need it?

• Horses with weak, brittle or cracked hooves
• Recovery from seedy toe or laminitis
• Horses on high grain, low forage diets
• Horses on long-term antibiotic treatment
• Senior horses with poor hindgut function