Hoof care

Hoof care

Whether you’re caring for your first horse or topping up your knowledge, these guides are here to make hoof care feel clear and manageable. With simple explanations and practical tips, you’ll be able to make confident decisions that support your horse’s long‑term comfort, soundness, and wellbeing.

Horses’ hooves are complex, weight-bearing structures that carry the whole horse. Looking after your horse’s hooves is incredibly important. Keeping them healthy with regular attention from a qualified farrier, helps to prevent any problems and keep the hooves in optimum condition.

For specific advice regarding donkeys visit The Donkey Sanctuary website.

Hemps Green Sept 24 Applying Hoof Oil (1)

Essential care for your horse's hooves

Hoof anatomy

Snow Balled In Hooves Permission Given By Helene M (1)

Winter hoof care

Hoof injuries and diseases

Hoof penetration injuries

Thrush

White line disease in horses

BHS Swallowfield Field Mates Grazing (1)

Bruised sole in horses

Overreach and heel bulb injuries in horses

Nail bind in horses

Canker in horses

Navicular disease in horses

Hoof abscesses in horses

Hoof Wall Separation Disease in horses

Hoof cracks in horses

Hoof wall avulsion in horses

Get in touch – we’re here to help 

Our Horse Care and Welfare team are here to help and can offer you further advice with any questions you may have. Contact us on 02476 840517* or email welfare@bhs.org.uk. You can also get in touch with us via our social media channels. 

Opening times are 8.35am–5pm from Monday — Thursday and 8.35am–3pm on Friday. 

*Calls may be recorded for monitoring purposes. 