Check out our Pommel Leg Up Hoof Balm review. Giving you a reliable low down, we discover the pro’s, con’s, and best ways to use this innovative hoof health product!
Pommel Leg Up: About
Pommel Leg Up Hoof Balm works to alleviate dry and cracked hooves, made with hemp, shea and tea tree. With a balm consistency, it claims to be the perfect no-mess moisturiser without clogging the porous hoof wall. The natural additions of shea, lavender, and tea tree are know for their antibacterial and antifungal properties, ideal for the winter conditions. Hailed the ‘real-deal’ for hoof health, application can be completed seamlessly by hand to all areas of the hoof. Pommel claimed healthy hooves with a tantalising aroma are the major benefits of their Leg Up Hoof Balm.
Ingredients
Olea europea fruit oil, prunus amygadalus dulcis oil, cera alba, butyrospermum parkii fruit, cannabis sativa seed oil, tocopherol, lavandula angustifolia oil, mentha piperita leaf oil, linalool.
Pommel Leg Up: Review
We’ve been testing Pommel’s Leg Up Hoof Balm, everyday over the last 3 weeks, to give the full run down on performance, ease of use, and value for money!
5 Star-Rating : 4.25 stars
Performance: 4 stars
Ease of Use: 4 stars
Durability: 5 stars
Value for Money: 4 stars
Our Tester…
Name: Lady
Breed: Welsh-section D
Hoof Condition: No shoes. Strong hoof wall, but soft soles which can be sensitive on hard, uneven ground.
First Impressions…
Bright, stylish packaging, which is completely on brand! Pommel’s principles were truly refreshing, striving on being cruelty-free, against testing on animals, with 100% natural ingredient. As a balm, we loved that Leg Up would mean no more mess when applying hoof conditioner. We also thought that it may mean it would be more durable during the winter months?
Performance
Leg Up had an incredible smell, as we opened the tub. A fusion and shea and tea-tree – it was luxurious to use!
After washing and drying Lady’s feet, we used a spare face brush we had to hand to apply a thin layer onto each hoof. Immediately, Lady’s hooves looked more nourished, with a subtle, hydrated sheen. It didn’t give the ‘wet-look’ which comes with oils but stayed put, instead of running off or being easily brushed off like most hoof oils.
We used Leg Up everyday, before and after turnout, for a two-week period. Overnight, the balm did not seem to budge. After time in the field, where this balm was really put to the test, it seemed to create a protected barrier, will mud easily sliding away before another quick reapplication. Over our two-week trial Lady’s hooves were looking more nourished than ever!
Disadvantages…
Leg Up is pricier than other hoof balms and oils on the market. But, for durability and brand ethics, we definitely think it is worth it! However, postage is FREE with any orders over £14.99 from www.pommel.co.uk, which more than makes up for it!
You will need a spare brush for application as this product does not come an applicator. As a balm, it may not be smart enough to finish off a ‘show-look’, but it is great for daily hoof maintenance.
Verdict…
Leg Up is a fantastic everyday hoof balm, which adds a dash of luxury into rotuine! With great durability and instant nourishment, we think Leg Up has become our new, year-round must have!
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