15/07/2026
๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐น๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ถ๐... With the current dry weather, hard ground can pose a problem as it increases the risk of concussion, which can impact joints, soft tissues such as muscles and ligaments, and the hooves.
Persistent concussive forces in the feet may trigger laminitis in those who are not usually at risk. This includes working and competition horses, those who are a good, healthy weight and breeds that are less prone to laminitis โ not just native ponies.
Keep a close eye on horses living out 24/7 and those competing on grass for any signs of footsoreness and if concerned, we would always suggest speaking to your vet immediately to confirm the cause.
Stabling for some of the day on a deep bed; avoiding turnout on fields that have become hard and rutted; or turning out on a surface may offer some relief for their hooves.
When considering dietary support, it is important to ensure the horse is receiving adequate nutrition - hay and grazing alone may be lacking. A forage balancer such as Veteran Balance + can offer natural joint support, as well as topping up protein, minerals and omega oils to support the hooves and overall condition.
Alternatively, if your horse already has an adequate diet but is lacking the joint support element, Joint Eclipse can be added to the existing diet.
For individual advice, contact the Feed Line on 01728 604 008 or email [email protected].
