THM-HufStabil® - Hoof Hardener - Rehabilitate and Strengthen the Hoof Horn

Areas of Application For the Hoof Hardener

Preventive Application

• To improve the overall healt of the hoof and to strengthen the horn. The proactive use of hoof hardener can potentially minimize abrasion on firm surfaces for barefoot horses.
• Thanks to the regulating effect of THM - HufStabil®, soft horn becomes harder and brittle horn becomes more resistant. This can help minimize the formation of cracks and breaks in the hoof wall.
• The THM - HufStabil® products can help prevent infection of cracks and crevices in the hoof wall.
• In case of laminitis we recommend the application of THM — HufStabil® extra, to prevent infections in widened white lines (lamellar wedges) and to strengthen the white line, as the lamellar structure may be compromised in general.

Treatment of Acute Hoof Problems

• For sensitive soles, the regeneration and strengthening of the hoof contribute to desensitizing the sole, making it less sensitive to pressure on uneven surfaces due to improved stabilization.
• Support in the treatment of abscess openings; healing is favored by promoting neogranulation.
• Strengthening of the white line, especially in cases of laminitis, where the lamellar structure may be compromised.
• Treatment of cracks and fractures in the hoof wall.
• Combatting bacterial and fungal infections.

Hoof Hardener Application Instruction

Before treatment with THM - HufStabil® (regular and extra):

The areas of the hoof to be treated must be cleaned. If necessary, you can use water for this purpose; in this case, make sure to dry the hoof well. The product may not be absorbed as effectively on a wet hoof.

Application

The following aspects should be considered when applying the hoof hardener:

• Apply the product with the brush from the bearing edge approximately one brush width (or up to the nail rivets) onto the hoof wall.
• The hoof hardener can be applied to the white line.
• If necessary, the entire sole of the hoof (excluding the frog and bulbs, exposed corium, and hairy epidermis) can be treated with it.

Frequency and Duration of Hoof Hardener Treatment

During the first 2 weeks of treatment, apply the hoof hardener at intervals of 1 to 2 days; thereafter, less frequently, approximately 1 to 2 times per week. Please note that these instructions may vary slightly depending on various factors.

With regular use of the hoof hardener, hooves become saturated after a few weeks, hence a treatment break of one to two weeks may be beneficial after a certain period of application. After the break, the interval can be increased again to every half-week to weekly.

You can store the used brush in vegetable oil until it's ready to be reused; before using it again, make sure to wipe it off.

It is recommended to store products containing essential oils in a cool, dark place, and in a well-ventilated area!

Special Considerations for Glue-On Horseshoes

At this point, we would like to provide you with general advice regarding the use of hoof care products in conjunction with glued hoof protection.

The ingredients of THM - HufStabil® should normally not affect an existing adhesive bond, provided that the glue-on horseshoe has been properly applied and the individual adhesive tabs have been cleanly sealed. Nevertheless, we would recommend trying to avoid direct contact of the products with the adhesive surface on the hoof.

In general, we would advise caution when using hoof care products in conjunction with a glue-on horseshoe, especially before gluing. Particularly when using an oil-based hoof care product, it may even be advisable to interrupt the active treatment phase two weeks before the appointment with the farrier, depending on hoof growth and weather conditions. Of course, it also depends on the specific hoof care product you are using.