Effol Hoof Oil

Advantages: Looks nice, may enhance condition.
Disadvantages: May not enhance condition.

...but I do sometimes and Effol is the brand that I use. It has lasted me years, partly because I don`t use it much and partly because a little goes a long way. My farrier doesn`t advocate oiling, so is there any point? What is Oiling? * * * * * * * * * * * When you oil your horses hooves, you make sure they are clean and paint the oil all over the hooves with a brush. It is sometimes easy to miss the inner corner, so I tend to paint the inner sides ...
...oil and I use my Effol alot more frequently in this weather. My Irish Draught cross Thoroughbred is blessed with very good hooves and they have a natural sheen. My thoroughbred is not blessed with good feet, hers are very poor which is typical of a lot of thoroughbreds. I have used the Effol hoof oil a lot of my thoroughbred as it states that it helps prevent the hooves from drying. An example of bad feet. My thoroughbred has lots of cracks in her ... Read review

Advantages: Two colours, easy to apply
Disadvantages: Melts in heat

Effol Hoof Ointment strengthens the hooves and encourages healthy hoof growth. The hooves are strengthened and supported in their natural development. Effol Hoof Ointment makes the hooves more elastic thus protecting them against cracks even under extreme conditions. I have used Effol for years on all my horses young and old. Im not one that uses this everyday as it will just eventually ruin their hooves as they need moisture from the ground and ...
...it was easier to apply Effol but as soon as winter came the contents of the pot went rock hard! So you couldnt really win either way. But as its not that expensive and it did during the summer moisten my horses feet the effects really didnt bother me to much considering I dont use it every day! ... Read review