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Farrier's Formula addresses the need for 'feeding the hoof,' recognising that a horse will only perform at its best when its hooves are effectively managed. The original hoof care supplement since 1979, Farrier's Formula is the recommended remedy of United States farriers for 12 consecutive years, utilising 30 years of equine research and experience in one effective product. Horses' hooves require a broad spectrum of nutrients to maintain optimal condition and Farrier's Formula is specially blended to supply all the essential nutrients that are key to hoof growth, repair and maintenance. Enriched with Biotin, Farrier's Formula promotes the internal and external health of hooves in the most depleted of conditions. Safe to be fed to horses with laminitis.
Adult Horses
Top dress or mix with regular feed. Use one measuring cup (170g, or 237 ml) of product per day for each 450 kg of body weight.
Body Weight | Daily Quantity |
225 kg | 1/2 Cup (85 gm) per day |
450 kg | 1 Cup (170 gm) per day |
675 kg | 1 1/2 Cups (255 gm) per day |
900 kg | 2 Cups (340 gm) per day |
Adult Maintenance
After feeding for 6 to 8 months and problems have resolved, the above amounts may possibly be reduced by one half. If problems re-occur, resume feeding at the above levels.
Weanling to Adult
Feed the level corresponding to the predicted adult weight above.
Nursing Foals
Feed 1/4 measuring cup (43 g, or 60ml) per day.
Farrier's Formula® is doping free and can be safely fed to competition horses.
Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Soy Protein C oncentrate, Lecithin, Yeast Culture Dehydrated, DL-Methionine, Hydrated Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate, Ascorbic Acid, Biotin, Soybean Oil, Zinc Oxide, Basic Copper Chloride, Cobalt Carbonate, Calcium Iodate
Nutrient | Per 170 gm | |
Starch, Carbohydrate, and Sugar | ||
*Starch (see note below) | 1.4 % | 2.4 grams |
*WSC (Water Soluble Carbohydrates) | 3.5 % | 6 grams |
*NFC (Non-Fiber Carbohydrates) | 16 % | 27 grams |
*ESC (Simple Sugars) | 2.9 % | 5 grams |
Protein, Fat, Fiber and Ash | ||
Crude Protein | 21 % | 35,700 mg |
Crude Fat | 7.3 % | 12,400 mg |
Crude Fibre | 21 % | 35,700 mg |
Ash | 11 % | 18,700 mg |
Amino Acids | ||
Lysine (Min) | 0.91 % | 1,550 mg |
DL-Methionine | 3.2 % | 5,440 mg |
Cystine (Min) | 0.24 % | 400 mg |
Glycine (Min) | 0.81 % | 1,380 mg |
Proline (Min) | 1.09 % | 1,850 mg |
Tyrosine (Min) | 0.50 % | 850 mg |
Phenylalanine (Min) | 1.03 % | 1,750 mg |
Phospholipids | ||
Phosphatidylcholine | 2 % | 3,400 mg |
Fatty Acids | ||
Omega 3 Fatty Acids | 0.5 % | 850 mg |
Minerals | ||
Calcium (Min) | 1.0 % | 1,700 mg |
Calcium (Max) | 1.4 % | 2,380 mg |
**Iron | 1,310 mg/kg | Poor Bioavailability |
Phosphorus (Min) | 0.56 % | 950 mg |
***Potassium | 1.9 % | (see below) 3,200 mg |
Sodium (Max) | 0.15 % | 255 mg |
Zinc | 1,470 mg/kg | 250 mg |
Copper | 525 mg/kg | 89 mg |
Cobalt | 11 mg/kg | 1.9 mg |
Iodine | 7 mg/kg | 1.2 mg |
Vitamins | ||
Ascorbic Acid (Vit C) | 0.6 % | 1,020 mg |
Biotin | 118 mg/kg | 20 mg |
Choline (Min) | 5,000 mg/kg | 850 mg |
Inositol (Min) | 4,471 mg/kg | 760 mg |
One measuring cup (237 ml) will deliver 170 gm of product.
*Farrier's Formula does not contain added sugar or molasses. The daily intake of starches, carbohydrates (WSC and NFC), and sugars from Farrier's Formula is very low, and is insignificant relative to the starch, sugar and carbohydrate intake in the total diet.
**The iron content in Farrier's Formula is derived from the pellet conditioner (hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, natural clay) in the form of iron oxide. The intestinal absorption of iron from iron oxide is minimal; therefore Farrier's Formula provides a minimal and insignificant amount of absorbable iron. If iron supplementation is desirable another form of iron such as iron proteinates, or other bio-available sources of iron should be utilized.
***Farrier's Formula does not contain added potassium; however potassium is contained in minor concentrations with some of the ingredients such as alfalfa. Considering the small amount of product, the total level of potassium intake from Farrier's Formula relative to the intake in the total diet is not significant.
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This was recommended to me since getting my 21yo Mare on Easter Monday. Her hoofs were not in the greatest condition, She had a big crack down her back hoof 3 days prior to moving day, 2 days after the big move her I noticed a crack on each of her front hoofs! Safe to say I could of cried! A farrier on the yard doing another horse had a quick look told me it wasn't life of death, & he's booked to come & sort them out on the 26th. I started her on this on day 1 having her so only a couple of weeks in but i think i can already tell a difference. Shes also on biotin & a few others as well as using hoof doctor daily at the moment, They are definitely looking healthier less brittle & shiny-er already but will continue using everything & look forwards to progress. I'm aware cracks have to grow out so likely to be a long process, But can't say a bad word so far. I feel its working, My mare enjoys eating her dinner, So all round happy with continuing this for as long as i feel necessary. Will try to remember to update in 6 months.
Photos of back hoof & product received.
Customer recommends this product
i regularly use this and i feel it keeps my horses feet in good condition
Customer recommends this product
Excellent product my old Icy was on it and now my new one as she is bare foot, she loves her food. I am going to try their farrier finish. Thank you
Customer recommends this product
Although my horse has only recently started having Farrier’s Formula, her hooves are already showing signs of improvement.
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The product is fine but you are expensive I can get for 32 pounds you sold me same for 45 99 I rang and complained but nobody got back to me so won't be ordering anything again
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Below are some recent questions we've received regarding Farrier's Formula for Horses, including answers from our team.
Vix
Is the measuring cup included when purchasing the 5kg tub?
Measuring cup included
Pamela Hullyer
If I was to feed 1 1/2 cups daily to my horse, how many days in total would a 5kg bag of farrier formula give me?
At this dose rate a 5kg bag would last you roughly just over 19 days.
Alison Wood
In your ingredients breakdown - you state that 5,440 mg/cup for Methionine but the cup itself is only 170mg size could you please explain ?
The other ingredients do not make sense either...is this a typo?
Each cup contains 170 grams of the formula. This is equal to 170,000mgs, of which 5,440mg (3.2%) is Methionine.
Hazel
Is thefarriers formula suitable for pregnant mares
Yes Farrier's Formula is safe for use during Pregnancy and Lactation.
Ceri
My tb mare's feet have gone downhill since moving to a new livery, they are not growing and cracking. Her feed hasn't changed and lived out at moment. She has a chaff mix with a scoop of naf magic everyday and hay when she comes in about 4 times a week. Her weight is very good and was wondering if I can feed farrier formula with the naf magic. Thanks.
I would certainly give one of the food supplements for hoof health to your mare. This is a good one and is perfectly compatible with the Naff Magic. Make sure your farrier trims the hooves appropriately and don't leave it too long between visits. They should recover in time.
Jackie
Could you please tell me if it is safe to feed top spesc light feed balancer with farriers formula, I have had amazing results with farriers formula in the past, So i will return to it now again as mare's feet need some TLC
It is perfectly safe to feed these supplements together. There is some overlap of ingredients which will do no harm and might provide additional benefit.
Helen
I have a very fussy eater who is extremely reluctant to eat any type of additive. He has a general additive which i struggle to get him to eat. His feet are of a poor quality and I have had to have his shoes removed to try and let the hooves grow down enough to let the nail holes grow out. He is not good without shoes and is very footy at the moment. Do Life Data sell small sample sizes of Farrier's Formula. I am reluctant to buy the tub size if he won't even sniff it. He is currently on Profeet but although he has been on this for nearly a year, the quality of the hoof has not improved dramatically. I am happy to try anything as he is currently stable bound.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry but we cannot get samples of Farrier's Formula. I can only suggest getting some and trying it at a low level in his food at first, even just a trace amount will help slightly. You would probably find you could build the amount up gradually. Most of food choice is an acquired habit (for us too) and he will get to like it if he starts eating it. Best plan is to start off with such a small amount it will do no good, but it is introduced as a back-ground flavour which he very gradually gets used to. Over a few months you can get up to a proper level of supplementation. I am not aware of anything which would be better to try than Farrier's Formula.
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