Looking for top hoof oils, suited to your summer hoof care needs? We’ve got you covered with oils for every hoof care routine! From weather protection to day-to-day use, these products ensure the best quality hooves this summer!
When picking up a hoof oil up for your horse, you’ll need to pay close attention to the label of each one you find on the shelves. Often, each type can have different purposes, for example, some offer moisture protection while others other nourishment.
Here we take a look at a selection of types that offer different types of protection for a happy, healthy, hoof!
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5 Top Hoof Oils
1. Carr & Day & Martin Cornucrescine Daily Hoof Dressing
Ideal for: FOR DRY CONDITIONS
Carr & Day & Martin’s Daily Hoof Dressing (available here on Amazon) is an essential in any horse owners grooming kit. Suitable for all types of hoof, this oil should be used daily for a vital dose of specially selected active ingredients, chosen specifically to promote the growth and maintenance of superb quality hooves. The blend of sassafras oil and aloe ferox for antiseptic qualities, lanolin for protection, and mineral oil for strength makes this the perfect dressing to maintain healthy hooves through the summer months.
2. NAF Hoof Oil
Ideal for: FOR DRY HOOVES
As one of our ultimate summer hoof care essentials, NAF’s Hoof Oil (available here on Amazon) is one of our favourites for dry hooves this summer!
The unique blend of nourishing and essential oils penetrate deep into the hoof, leaving them in great condition! The easy-to-use oil combats dehydration, maintaining the moisture balance and reduces the chances and chip and cracks occurring, which may lead to a whole host of other problems.
3. Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing
Ideal for: UNPREDICTABLE CONDITIONS
Kevin Bacon’s Liquid Hoof Dressing (available here on Amazon) is made from 100% natural ingredients and has been manufactured with age-old, traditional methods. With regular use, the hoof dressing protects from wet conditions, which is common occurrence in our British summer. Ideal for the unpredictable British climate, it also works to nourish the hoof wall, therefore tackling hoof problems brought on by the dry conditions we see, too.
4. Carr & Day & Martin Cornucrescine Tea Tree Hoof Oil
Ideal for: WHEN HOOF PROBLEMS STRIKE
The Carr & Day & Martin Cornucrescine Tea Tree Hoof Oil (available here on Amazon) formula is the only product you will need when hoof problems strike. A rich, translucent, highly refined oil, the treatment is suitable for all hoof colours. Blended with tea tree extracts the formula has enhanced capabilities to combat bacteria and fungus, which can drastically compromise hoof condition. With an internal brush, the oil is mess-free and easy to use too!
5. Hooflex from Absorbine
Ideal for: DRYING & CRACKING
Hooflex from Absorbine (available here on Amazon) is fortified with herbal ingredients that are said to help bring the best shine to the horse’s hooves. It is an easy brush on formula that helps maximise the natural hoof condition without leaving a sticky residue. Made with vegetable oil to help support hoof growth by stimulating blood circulation.
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