Keratex Equine Hoofcare
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Keratex Hoof Hardener
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Why We Love This
Keratex Hoof Hardener strengthens weak, worn and cracked hooves by improving the molecular structure of the horn itself. The gentle acting chemical formulation forms additional intermolecular bonds between molecules of keratin through the process of cross-linking, producing a tougher, stronger horn structure. Keratin is the main protein constituent of horn and is best described as the building block of the horn structure.
Apply to lower half of hoof and sole, avoiding coronary band and frog. Use daily for one week then twice weekly for general hoof maintenance. If the hoof has been treated with any oils or greases over the past three months, degrease the hoof thoroughly with acetone before applying Keratex Hoof Hardener. Do not use any oils or greases while using Keratex Hoof Hardener.
Made in the UK.
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Apply to lower half of hoof and sole, avoiding coronary band and frog. Use daily for one week then twice weekly for general hoof maintenance. If the hoof has been treated with any oils or greases over the past three months, degrease the hoof thoroughly with acetone before applying Keratex Hoof Hardener. Do not use any oils or greases while using Keratex Hoof Hardener.
Made in the UK.
Due to federal regulations, we are unable to offer expedited shipping, or ship to Alaska and Hawaii for this product. Please note this item may ship separately from your order. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.
Favorite Features
- Strengthens, hardens, and protects hooves.
- Equally effective in wet & dry conditions.
- Prevents the horn from taking in excess moisture, making it resistant to softening and weakening in wet conditions. This results in a reduction in shoe loss and abscesses.
- Keratex Hoof Hardener is not an oil or resin layer and does not seal the hoof.
- Keratex Hoof Hardener will ensure the treated hoof is able to breathe naturally so the moisture balance is properly maintained.
- Should also be applied to the sole of the hoof to prevent bruising.
- Includes brush for application.
- Great for use on both shod and unshod horses because of its hardening and strengthening effect.
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Reviews
Keratex Hoof Hardener is rated
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236.
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kathleen from
It really works!
I bought this when my horse threw off 3 shoes in the deep mud of his pasture and I decided to keep him barefoot until Spring. It really kept his feet from breaking up. My ferrier and I love the hoof hardner.
Date published: 2020-04-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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MLanza from
Awesome product!
Ive been using this for my mare who tends to have softer feet. Farrier says its doing it job and keeping her feet solid.
Date published: 2019-09-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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ntennie from
Fast results!
I have used Keratex before, but not for the past few years. Recently, my mare's hooves have been dry and brittle. She kept losing her front shoes and my farrier recommended using it again. I've only been using it for 3 weeks now and I've already noticed a huge improvement. This really is an excellent product for strengthening weak, dry, or brittle hooves. You only apply a very small amount, so the bottle lasts a long time. I just pour some into the cap (about half a capfull) and dip the brush into that so I don't get dirt in the bottle. I couldn't be happier!
Date published: 2019-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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Colorado Horse Mom from
Awesome product!
I got this for my super soft footed OTTB, it's worked wonders, a must for wet pastures!
Date published: 2019-07-17
Rated 1 out of
5
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ridingchick from
Scary Precautions - Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate
I get that this stuff seems to work, but has anyone read the precautions? They're pretty scary. "Store locked up...May cause respiratory irritation...May cause damage to organs...May cause cancer...Suspected of causing genetic defects...Take off immediately all contaminated clothing...Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection" These are just the highlights. The precautions take up an entire side of the box.
This is going back.
Date published: 2019-07-04
Rated 5 out of
5
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Lilerv953 from
Amazing Product
My OTTB has awful feet. After an entire year with pads under his shoes, my farrier decided to try going barefoot to help strengthen his feet. I ended up going 3 months without riding because he had no foot left to keep a shoe on and he was lame barefoot. After a month use of this product, our farrier came out and put front shoes on. My horse has now kept his shoes on for 8 weeks- longer than shoes have ever lasted him
Date published: 2019-04-05
Rated 5 out of
5
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TaliaY from
No more thrown shoes!
When I first started riding my horse (a 10yo OTTB) he had dry, brittle hooves. His nail holes would get bigger and he threw a shoe two months in a row just before he was due to be shod. I started him on a SmartPak with a hoof supplement and started using Keratex to strength his hooves while the old, unhealthy hoof grew out. It has been about 6 months and his feet are much improved! After I started the Keratex he didn’t lose another shoe. His hooves are almost completely regrown with healthy hoof now so I think I’ll switch to a hoof oil. I’m sure the oral supplement helps a lot but I feel that the Keratex was key in protecting the weak hoof until stronger hoof could grow in. Here’s a pic of his before hoof. I also took a reviewer’s recommendation and bought a round bottle with brush lid on Amazon, which made application easy.
Date published: 2019-01-12
Rated 5 out of
5
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Calamity from
works great
First time using this product, will not be without it now
Date published: 2018-10-26
Rated 5 out of
5
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Riding J7ne from
Karate helps keep feet barefoot
I use Keratex to keep my 23 year old dressage TB barefoot it is working
Date published: 2018-10-24
Rated 4 out of
5
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Karen from
Worked well
I bought this for my TB mares sensitive soles. It has helped.
Date published: 2018-10-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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mdeech14 from
Great for toughening up barefoot horses
Recently retired my eventer and pulled her shoes. She was very sensitive on gravel and would come up with a bruised sole. We followed the directions of daily application for 2 weeks and now do once a week and she's been doing much better!
Date published: 2018-10-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Kenya from
Works well
My horse's hooves were crumbling due to the horrendous conditions. Applied for 1 week & saw a real difference.
Date published: 2018-09-17
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sew0057 from
Works great!
I have been using this for about a year, and it has greatly improved my horses chipped feet. It is pricier than some products, but it is worth it, and a little goes a long way. Our farrier strongly recommended this product to me.
Date published: 2018-09-11
Rated 5 out of
5
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ohminsun from
Barn staple
My farrier and I finally started my 6 yo TB mare on a hoof supplement (Farriers Formula) and Keratex as she went from an easy 3-4 day work week to a tougher 6 day work week, and her feet haven't really been keeping up. This is a barn staple and reliable at getting hooves toughened up. I've used on and off with several horses.
Date published: 2018-08-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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Roses from
Works great!
I have been using this product on many different types of Horses for years now and has always helped keep my Horses feet hard and strong. Even my farrier asked me why my Horses feet where so hard when most other horses in my area feet where soft and falling apart.
Date published: 2018-08-20
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mikki from
GREAT STUFF
There is a reason this stuff is known in most barns, it works I board at a barn full of Thoroughbreds. Shelly chipping feet are common but consistent use of this and the hoof jell have improved many of our horses feet.
Date published: 2018-08-07
Rated 5 out of
5
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Muni from
Keratex Works Fast@
I purchased Keratex to use, after my horse starting throwing shoes and had several loose nails in a short time period. We applied it daily for about a week, then went down to 3x weekly. It's only been about two and a half weeks, but Benji's hooves seem to be harder, there have been no cracking at nail holes, and the general peeling/softer quality of his hooves seems noticeably better. I find Keratex to be easy to apply, and just ensure that I wait five to ten minutes for it to be absorbed, prior to putting him away or back out in turnout. We've had crazy dry then wet weather and I think this is also contributing to the hoof softness. We also introduced a hoof supplement into his diet, as this is usually imperative for long lasting results and new promoting new growth. But, I am really pleased with the results so far!
Date published: 2018-07-24
Rated 4 out of
5
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Tina1860 from
Great hoof hardener but bottle not practical
Love the hoof hardener - it has really made a difference on my horses brittle hooves after a weak of daily uses and 2 weeks of 3 times a week uses afterwards. However, the bottle is really not functional at all. It drips over easily and the liquid gets wasted on the ground. Only for this reason I will not repurchase and try another brand.
Date published: 2018-07-19
Rated 5 out of
5
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Mary T from
My horse's hooves had to be trimmed very short because they had splayed & chipped. My Haflinger's feet were ouchy for 2 days afterwards. I used the Keratex the day after the farrier trimmed him & also on the next day. By the 3rd day his feet were no longer "ouchy" & it has made his feet hard & they are no longer chipping. I also added to his diet Farrier's Formula Double which has also helped his feet.
Date published: 2018-06-21
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Stace from
Essential for barefoot
In transitioning my horse to barefoot, this has been absolutely essential. It makes a difference!
Date published: 2018-05-29
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Charly from
Love it
I refuse to use any good conditioners, oils etc.
Maryland is plenty wet and keratex is the best way to keep hooves hard and keep moisture "out". I put it also on hoof nails, and Along with bellboots and good farrier, my horses shoes stay on.
Date published: 2018-03-07
Rated 5 out of
5
by
hertzK from
Great for Toughening soles
Have used this various times in the past. Currently using it to toughen up the sole of a white hoof that has had a bunch of abcesses due to bruising
Date published: 2018-03-05
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Poots from
Keratex Hoof treatment
Have been using this and hoping that my Farrier sees improvement when he trims Luke’s feet in a couple of weeks
Date published: 2018-01-08
Rated 5 out of
5
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Jill from
Hoof helper
This is my 3rd bottle purchased. I gave my last one to a client whose andulusian was having tender feet from fly stomping. We had been abnormally warm/wet for a MN winter, so I ordered this to help out with the horses feet as they are subjected to wet/dry shifts.
Date published: 2017-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Smf24 from
Great product!
I️ quit using the hoof hardener for at least 6 months and I️ won’t do that again. My horses hooves became a lot softer and was noticeably ouchy on trail rides with stones and gravel. On my 2nd bottle and I️ notice a huge improvement.
Date published: 2017-11-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kathy from
Great Product
My horse has really bad feet, we have been using supplements and biotin to help grow them faster and stronger, a friend of mine suggested this product to me, she says it the best, so far we have been using it for 2 weeks and he feet look better and stronger, its only been a little while but i thin this product will be very good for my horse.
Date published: 2017-11-08
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Karen from
Keratex Hoof Hardener
My husband has been using this product on two of our horses. We have tried many other hoof builders over the years but none have performed as well as Keratex. One mare has "teacup" hooves that are "shelly" and would not hold a shoe. Problem was resolved with Keratex. Our gelding has thin walls and Keratex insures that he holds his shoes between appointments with our Farrier. We started using it daily and now only apply it twice a week and we would not use anything else. Thank you Keratex!
Date published: 2017-10-18
Rated 5 out of
5
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Nancy from
Really works
I've seen great improvement in my mare's hooves since using this product.
Date published: 2017-10-09
Rated 5 out of
5
by
LFisher from
Amazing Results!
I have an OTTB that has constantly had hoof issues since I adopted him. His soles are incredibly soft and thin. Abscesses, bruises, more abscesses, etc. I found Keratex while searching possible options and decided to try it based off of the reviews. I could not be happier I did. My horse threw a shoe about 9 days after I started treatment. Normally, this would result in some degree of lameness (and probably an abscess) but he remained totally sound and rideable. One last test remains: we're headed into winter which means tons of rain. Fingers crossed Keratex continues to work as well as it has! The bottle is a bit expensive, however, it lasts a long time if you're only using it on one horse. I've maybe used half in the last few months, if that.
Date published: 2017-09-19
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Newottbmom from
Does what it says'
I bought this after an extremely wet summer and everyone was having issues with delamination and soft feet. Used as directed for 3 weeks before they were due for farrier. He noticed how much better their feet looked and asked what I was using and told me to keep it up! That was all the proof I needed that it definitely works!
Date published: 2017-09-18
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