- Supports hoof health and condition
- Relieves cracked, split, dry and brittle hooves
- Contains no parabens, sodium laurel sulphate or harmful petrochemicals
Product Details
The strength of the horse's hoof (foot) is crucial for horse health, as it bears the full weight of the limb. Although it may not seem like it, the horse hoof is not a rigid structure. It is elastic and flexible and when loaded, the hoof actually changes its shape. The hoof mechanism ensures healthy blood circulation into the hoof. The wall doesn't exfoliate at all – it constantly grows downward and self-trims by ground contact in wild and feral horses. Slow changes in hoof shape occur under any consistent change in the horse's movement pattern.
There is a lot that can be done naturally to keep hooves healthy. It is a good idea to pick up your horse’s hooves regularly and inspect them. Check for loose clinches – this is usually the first sign that a shoe is going to pull. Watch out for hairline cracks in the hoof -especially if your horse's hooves has been in water or mud. Always clean off slough around the coronet, as this is a sign of dryness and can cause problems down the road.
EQuine Healthy Hooves Oil contains a combination of herbs known for their ability to promote nourished, soothed hooves. This 100% herbal remedy may be used at the first signs of cracked horse hooves – or it can be used regularly in a maintenance program.
A simple rubbing of EQuine Healthy Hooves Oil into the hoof twice daily ensures natural support of healthy hooves.
There is a great deal of evidence to suggest that the use of carefully chosen herbal ingredients can help to promote healthy hooves. Along with the correct lifestyle choices, our herbal remedies can make all the difference to your horse’s health.
EQuine Healthy Hooves Oil comes in an all natural oil form and contains no parabens, sodium laurel sulphate or harmful petrochemicals, and can be applied easily.
Ingredients
Linseed Oil (Flaxseed oil) and its derivative linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which is a biologic precursor to omega-3 fatty acids. Linseed oil derived from the seeds of the flax plant has been used topically on the skin as a salve for many years.
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Wintergreen Oil is a therapeutic dilution of this pale yellow oil with an intense sweet-woody aroma. Contains soothing properties, especially in a warming massage.
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White Willow contains glycosides, salicylates, tannins, aromatic aldehydes, flavonoids, and beta-salicin.
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Horsetail (Equisetum arvense L.) is often used in natural cosmetics and shampoos. Topical use of horsetail has also been approved as an aid to wound healing by the German Commission E expert panel. Studies have documented this herb for its ability to support skin health (Stajner, D., Popovic, B. M., Canadanovic-Brunet, J., and Boza, P. “Free radical scavenging activity of three Equisetum species from Fruska gora mountain”. Fitoterapia 2006;77(7-8):601-604)
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Comfrey has been cultivated since approximately 400BC and the word comfrey is derived from the Latin word for "grow together". This herb has been researched for its soothing properties as a cream with regards to topical application (Kucera, M., Barna, M., Horacek, O., Kalal, J., Kucera, A., and Hladikova, M. “Topical symphytum herb concentrate cream against myalgia: a randomized controlled double-blind clinical study”. Adv Ther 2005;22(6):681-692.)
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Marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) has been studied for its soothing properties on the skin (Pommier, P., Gomez, F., Sunyach, M. P., D'Hombres, A., Carrie, C., and Montbarbon, X. “Phase III randomized trial of Calendula officinalis compared with trolamine for the prevention of acute dermatitis during irradiation for breast cancer”. J Clin.Oncol. 4-15-2004;22(8):1447-1453).
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Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is cultivated around the world and the fragrant oils of its flowers are used in aromatherapy, baked goods, candles, cosmetics, jellies, massage oils, powders, shampoo, soaps, and tea. Lavender is comprised of over 100 constituents, including camphor, tannins, triterpenes, and flavonoids. It has been studied for its ability to promote and encourage healing of minor discomfort. (Dale A, Cornwell S. The role of lavender oil in relieving perineal discomfort following childbirth: a blind randomized clinical trial. J Adv Nurs 1994;19(1):89-96.)
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Arnica use dates back to the 12th Century. In modern times this herb has been extensively researched for it’s promotion of skin and muscle health. (Vickers AJ, Fisher P, Smith C, and et al. “Homoeopathy for delayed onset muscle soreness: a randomised double blind placebo controlled trial”. Br J sports Med 1997;31:304-307). (Wagner, S., Suter, A., and Merfort, I. “Skin penetration studies of Arnica preparations and of their sesquiterpene lactones”. Planta Med 2004;70(10):897-903.)
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St. John's Wort use of extracts of Hypericum perforatum L. (St. John's wort) have been used traditionally for centuries. It has been studied for its ability to support the skin. (Schempp, M., Hezel, S., and Simon, C. “Topical treatment of Atopic dermatitis with Hypericum cream. A randomised, placebo-controlled, double-blind half-side comparison study”. Hautarzt 2003;54(3):248-253.)
This product contains absolutely no parabens, sodium laurel sulphate or harmful petrochemicals.
All products are free of gluten, artificial flavors, colorants and preservatives, and are suitable for use by lacto vegetarians. In accordance with our Do No Harm policy, no animal testing is carried out whatsoever.
Usage
Dispense a generous amount of oil onto a small sponge or soft cloth and rub into the hoof 1 - 2 times daily.
Caution:
For external use only. Consult with your vet if symptoms persist or worsen.
Response times vary from horse to horse, based on their physiological make up and other circumstances, such as age, diet and exercise levels. While some horses show an immediate improvement that increases over time, others will see results after 3 - 5 applications.
One bottle of EQuine Healthy Hooves Oil (250 ml) will last for approximately 30 days, depending on frequency of use.
About the Manufacturer PetAlive is new line of herbal pet remedies formulated by experts in homeopathy and Chinese medicine. PetAlive treatments are specifically designed to treat your pet in a holistic and natural manner, and are based on the proven success of the Native Remedies line of herbal treatments.
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