Keralit Hufpflege Huffestiger
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As a damping element in the horse's musculoskeletal system, the hoof in particular is subject to high elastic deformation. Under load, the healthy hoof deforms, expands and lowers by several millimetres before returning to its original shape during the relief phase. This is known as the "hoof mechanism". It has a shock-absorbing, springy effect and thus protects the overlying ligament, joint and bone structures.
The hoof mechanism is also said to have a pumping effect on the circulation (forwarding) of blood in the horse's leg. If the hoof mechanism is restricted or no longer present, these important properties can no longer function, or only to a limited extent. This can result in hoof problems such as cracks, horn splitting, loose horn and diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
The elasticity of the horn and therefore of the entire hoof is primarily dependent on its moisture content. Healthy wall horn contains approx. 20% water. Weather and temperature-related fluctuations over short periods of time are normal. The wall horn is supplied with the necessary moisture from the inside via the hides and from the outside through washing, rain or damp ground.
The water content is also regulated by the glaze layer, a thin, superficial layer of horn. This prevents the increased evaporation of water from the horn substance, especially in dry periods. In riding horses, the glaze layer is only intact in the coronet area due to hoof trimming and, in particular, riding on sandy ground. The horn becomes rigid and inelastic. The horse feels like it is wearing a shoe that is too tight.
The new Keralit Hoof-Elast Care Oil is a liquid active ingredient concentrate with over 90% plant-based active ingredients such as laurel oil, sesame oil, avocado and jojoba oil in a water-soluble and moisture-binding formulation (pharmacopoeia quality). Thanks to the water-friendly properties, the dissolved care substances can be ideally absorbed into the horn and the natural moisture is bound in the horn. The elasticity and resilience of the horn are improved. The horn surface is not sealed.
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