{"product_id":"keratex-hoof-gel-500ml","title":"Keratex Hoof Gel - 500ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eKeratex Hoof Gel – 500ml\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeratex describe Hoof Gel with the analogy that makes it click: it behaves like the breathable membrane in outdoor clothing, letting moisture out of the horn while stopping rain, urine and ammonia getting in. That is the opposite of what a traditional hoof oil does, which is to seal everything in and everything out at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 500ml bottle is the size for one or two horses through a season, and the practical difference you notice is that the foot stays the same through a wet week rather than going soft and spreading at the heels. It is applied every couple of days rather than daily, and it must not be used on top of oils or greases — those two things together are the usual reason people find it is not working for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydrophobic rather than oily: blocks water getting in while still allowing the horn to breathe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtects against damage from manure, urine and standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds the horn’s natural moisture level, which is what prevents cracking in dry spells as well as softening in wet ones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied to soles and frogs it helps stop snow balling up in the foot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeratex state it carries natural disinfectant properties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffs to a natural shine for showing without picking up bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHorses on wet pasture or standing in on damp bedding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeet that go soft, spread or lose shoes through a wet winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry, hard-ground summers where the wall starts to crack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurnout in snow, applied to the sole and frog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot a conditioner or a shine dressing for sound, dry feet — Keratex Coconut Oil Hoof Balm is the product for that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply every two days in normal conditions; every four days is enough through a dry spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut an extra coat on before turnout into snow or deep mud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover the wall, and the sole, frog and heel bulbs where you want the full barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor showing, apply, let it dry, then buff with a cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use it alongside conventional hoof oils or greases — Keratex are explicit that the two do not mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e500ml bottle. Keratex also supply the same gel in 1 litre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeratex barcode 5036486000031.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeratex publish no ingredient list or percentage composition for Hoof Gel, so none is stated here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeratex’s own product information cites a Horse-Journal “Best Buy” rating for the gel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\u003ch5\u003eCare \u0026amp; Caution\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply over hoof oil or grease, and degrease the foot first if it has been oiled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it out of eyes and off broken skin; wash your hands after applying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it dry before the horse walks onto a hard, smooth surface — a freshly gelled sole is slippery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the bottle closed and out of reach of children and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Keratex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41372299919424,"sku":"jac1789538710703","price":18.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0606\/4091\/9616\/files\/keratex-hoof-gel---500ml_1.jpg?v=1789538764","url":"https:\/\/heritagefashionclad.shop\/products\/keratex-hoof-gel-500ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}