Looking for a proven way to harden your horse’s hooves? Keratex Hoof Hardener is the go-to solution trusted by farriers, barefoot trimmers, and horse owners worldwide. Whether your horse is transitioning to barefoot, suffers from tender soles, or is prone to brittle, cracked, or weak hooves, Keratex delivers fast, visible results that make a difference.
Formulated to strengthen hoof walls and soles, Keratex Hoof Hardener works by cross-linking the keratin within the hoof – the very protein that gives hooves their structure and durability. This unique action fortifies the hoof from the inside out, helping prevent cracking, flaking, and wear – especially on hard, abrasive, or wet terrain.
Ideal for:
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Horses transitioning to barefoot
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Soft or tender-soled horses
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Horses prone to losing shoes
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Brittle, cracked, or weak hooves
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Maintaining strong hooves in all weather conditions
Unlike traditional hoof oils or conditioners, Keratex doesn’t just coat the surface – it penetrates the hoof to reinforce its structure without sealing it, allowing the hoof to breathe naturally. It can be used as part of a shod or barefoot program, and many owners choose it as a complete alternative to shoeing when combined with proper trimming and management.
A single 250ml bottle lasts around three months, making it a cost-effective investment in your horse’s hoof health.
Why horse owners choose Keratex Hoof Hardener:
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Strengthens soft, weak, or damaged hooves
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Improves resistance to wear and cracking
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Supports horses on all surfaces – from rocky trails to wet paddocks
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Encourages a healthy barefoot transition
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Easy brush-on application, dries quickly
Give your horse the solid foundation they need with Keratex Hoof Hardener – because healthy hooves mean a happier, sounder horse.
Since it first became available to horse owners in 1990 as the first product of its kind, Keratex Hoof Hardener has shown to improve hoof quality. Keratex Hoof Hardener is recommended by vets and farriers worldwide.
Voted Product of the Year and Editor’s Choice on several occasions by the USA’s most prestigious US equestrian publication, Horse Journal, this highly acclaimed product is frequently featured in many of the world’s equestrian media. It is recognised globally within the industry, farriers and vets as a leading product in its field.
Available in 250ml bottles, application brush supplied.
Ingredients: Aluminum chloride hexahydrate, Glycerine (glycerol), Formaldehyde, Ethyl alcohol, Methyl alcohol, Methyl salicylate, Water
