Science Supplements 4Feet

What is it?

Poor hoof condition is a common problem with many horses and ponies and can be the result of a poor diet, their genetics or the environment. However, if this problem is left, the hoof could become prone to cracking and splitting.

To combat this, we have developed a range of hoof supplements.

4Feet hoof supplement is specially formulated with an essential mix of micronutrients including Biotin and Calcium which improve the condition of the hoof and horn, reduce cracking and splitting, decrease foot sensitivity and promote healthy skin and hair.

4Feet PLUS+ is a super strength formulation for the most challenged feet. With a combination of seven active ingredients it is designed to be fed to overcome the most challenging of conditions. Once improvements can be seen, then we recommend moving to feeding the standard 4Feet to maintain healthy feet.

What’s in it?

The number one ingredient in any hoof supplement must be Biotin as by far the most scientific evidence for an effect on hoof growth and quality exists for this nutrient.

4Feet Plus+ contains a very high level of bioavailable D-Biotin (75mg/day for a 500kg horse). As Biotin is absorbed from the hindgut, 4Feet Plus also contains a high dose of a protected live yeast to help ensure a healthy hindgut environment.

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae When feeding live yeast-based probiotics to horses it is essential that they are fed in a form which protects them from stomach acid so they reach the hindgut alive. The type of yeast used by Science Supplements is protected by an outer capsule which is capable of withstanding acidic conditions, but will then be broken down in the hindgut releasing the live yeast.

Organic Zinc is included as horn is mainly composed of a protein called keratin (a structural protein composed of fibres that makes up horn, skin, hair, wool, feathers and nails) and Zinc is vital for protein metabolism.

Copper deficiency can have an adverse effect on horn and hair quality. The correct ratio between Zinc and Copper is important as these two trace elements interact.

Manganese is integral to formation of the internal structures of the hoof. Manganese is low in grains and the amount provided by forage can vary dramatically. In addition, manganese is poorly absorbed so deficiency is not uncommon.

Methionine is a key amino acid as the production of horn involves the interaction between Methionine and keratin to produce a strong structure.

MSM is a bioavailable source of sulphur and sulphur in turn is present in high amounts in keratin.

Changes in hoof growth and or quality can take 3-6 months to be apparent. After 3-6 months the new hoof growth below the coronet band should be smooth and the growth lines should be vertical and horizontal.

Ingredients & Feeding Guide | 4Feet

Level 2.5ml (4g) scoops per day divided between either 1 or 2 feeds.

Pony – approximately 250kg | 2 Scoops
Horse – approximately 500kg | 3 Scoops
Large Horse – over 750kg | 4 Scoops

Due to the fact that horn growth is relatively slow, it is likely to take several months of feeding 4Feet before there is a noticeable effect on hoof quality.

Mix thoroughly with feed and split between meals where possible.

Do not exceed the recommended intake.

One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.

Active Ingredients: Each level 2.5ml scoop (4g) delivers 8.3mg D-Biotin and 1360mg Calcium.

Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein <1%, Crude Fibre 4.8%, Crude Oils & Fats <1%, Crude Ash 97.8%, Moisture <1%, Sodium 9%.

Composition: Limestone, D-Biotin.

Additives (per kg of finished product): None.

Ingredients & Feeding Guide | 4Feet Plus+

Level 25ml scoops per day divided between either 1 or 2 feeds.

Pony – approximately 250kg | 2 Scoops
Horse – approximately 500kg | 3 Scoops
Large Horse – over 750kg | 4 Scoops

Do not exceed the recommended intake.

One of our core values is transparency. That’s why we list all the active ingredients per daily feeding rate so you know exactly what your horse is getting.

Active Ingredients: Per daily feed (3 x 25ml) 49g provides: D-Biotin 75mg; Saccharomyces cerevisiae 5 x 1010 CFU; MSM 5g; Methionine 5g; Zinc (organic) 500mg; Copper (organic) 125mg; Manganese (organic) 500mg.

Analytical Constituents: Crude Protein 18%; Crude Fibre 4%; Crude Oils & Fats 1%; Ash 7%; Moisture <5%.

Composition: Biotin, Protected Live Yeast, MSM, DL-Methionine, Organic Zinc, Organic Copper, Organic Manganese, Rice Flour.

Additives (per kg of finished product): Saccharomyces cerevisiae (NCYC Sc47) 4b1702 1.01 x 1012; D-Biotin (3a880) 1530mg; Copper (E4-Copper) 2550mg; Zinc (3b612) 10,200mg; Manganese (E5) 10,200mg; DL-Methionine (3c301).

We aim to dispatch all goods within 1-2 working days of receiving your order, all orders will be sent to the address provided using Royal Mail 48.

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Click & Collect

We offer a click & collect service for those close by to our warehouse. We are right on the East Coast about a five minute walk from the beach. Why not bring your horse (or dog!) for a mooch and pick up your products on the way home? We have someone in house from 8am until 5pm every day, but we will pop you an email to let you know when your product is ready for collection.

Returns
We hope you will be pleased with your order, but if you are not we are happy to refund or exchange items. All we ask is that you return them in original packaging and unopened/unused with all original labels. Please return within 14 days, if you would like to discuss your order further please email or telephone us quoting your order number.