Crack Repair Pack
By using these Farrier Approved products from the CRACK REPAIR PACK, you can fill dry cavities, crevices or cracks, prevent entry of debris, nourish, moisturise and protect.
REGULAR PACK
- 1 x CRACK REPAIR 500ml,
- 1 x HOOFSTIK Neutral 50g
BONUS PACK
- 1 x CRACK REPAIR 1Litre,
- 1 x HOOFSTIK Neutral 50g
- 1 x HOOFSTIK Black 50g
About The Product
CRACK REPAIR; Farrier approved, Crack Repair is suitable for working into surface cracks, nail holes, hooves which are dry or brittle, nourishing the coronet band and sole, sealing in moisture and protecting.
HOOFSTIK; Farrier approved, specifically formulated to be used on a damaged hoof.
- Nourish damaged hoof cells
- Fill large cracks and cavities to provide a barrier and protect the cracks from environmental debris entering
- Fill minor sand cracks, missing hoof and nail holes
- Provide a barrier on the hoof wall, frog, sole and heel
- Cosmetic application for the show ring
- Colour: Neutral or Black
Vertical Cracking
There are cracks that run in a vertical line from the base of the hoof and usually follow the direction of the keratin tubules. These vertical cracks most often occur in the area of the toe. (cover the distance between the centre front around to each quarter side point)
Possible Causes
- Imbalance in the hoof conformation, often flares
- Brittleness causing the cell bonds to breakdown
- Poor nutrition
- Fungal Infections and excess moisture
- Very dry, scaly hooves
- Wounds, scars, genetics
TREATMENT- Firstly seek professional advice from your farrier/trimmer, in relation to possible causes or other underlying issues. Secondly use a good quality hoof oil once a day for a week, then 3-4 times a week there after to provide the hoof with nutrients to feed the damaged cells and help them repair. With healthy hoof growth and correct trimming or shoeing, in time the cracks will grow down and out, not up towards the coronet band where permanent damage may result. You can fill any large cracks with a hoofstik, this will create a breathable barrier protecting the cracks from environmental debris entering.