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Hoof horn is primarily made of keratin, a structural protein that requires amino acids like methionine and cysteine, along with trace minerals such as zinc and copper. Biotin, a B-vitamin, also plays a key role in maintaining hoof strength and integrity. Other nutrients like manganese, selenium, and vitamin A support connective tissue and antioxidant defense, which are also important for hoof health.

Feeding a complete, balanced vitamin and mineral supplement ensures your horse receives the nutrients required to grow strong, healthy hooves. Mad Barn offers two options: Omneity^® for general use, and AminoTrace+ for horses with higher trace mineral needs or metabolic concerns.

Most horses do not require a separate hoof supplement if they are already receiving a balanced diet. Providing a complete vitamin and mineral supplement that includes key nutrients like biotin, zinc, copper, and amino acids is typically sufficient to support strong, healthy hooves.

If you're unsure whether your horse’s current diet is meeting their needs, submit a free diet evaluation to receive personalized recommendations from our equine nutritionists.

Supporting hoof health requires a combination of balanced nutrition, proper hoof care, and good environmental management. Feeding a complete vitamin and mineral supplement ensures your horse receives the nutrients needed to build strong, resilient hoof horn. Nutritional gaps can lead to weak, slow-growing hooves that are more prone to cracking or infection.

Equally important is working with a knowledgeable farrier to maintain proper hoof balance through regular trimming or shoeing. Turnout and movement help stimulate blood flow to the hooves, while clean, dry footing reduces the risk of bacterial infections and other hoof problems. Avoid prolonged exposure to mud or wet conditions that compromise hoof integrity.

For personalized recommendations, submit a free diet evaluation to have our equine nutritionists assess your horse’s feeding program and identify areas for improvement.

Yes, biotin supplements can help improve hoof quality in horses with low dietary intake of this nutrient. Biotin is a B-vitamin that plays a key role in keratin production, which forms the structural foundation of the hoof wall. Research has shown that feeding 20 mg of biotin per day can support improved growth rate, hardness, and overall hoof integrity in horses with weak or brittle hooves.

However, biotin is just one component of growing strong hooves. Hoof health also depends on adequate levels of zinc, copper, and amino acids. If your horse is already receiving a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement that includes these nutrients, increasing biotin to more than 20 mg per day may not offer additional benefits.

To determine whether your horse may benefit from biotin supplementation, submit a free diet evaluation for personalized guidance from our equine nutritionists.

Initial signs of improvement in hoof quality may be visible within a few weeks of starting to feed a properly balanced diet for hoof health. Early indicators include a tighter white line and healthier new growth at the coronet band. However, it takes 8–12 months for the entire hoof capsule to grow out, depending on the horse’s age, diet, health status, and workload.

Consistent feeding of a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement is required to sustain improvements. For best results, work closely with your farrier and monitor changes in new growth over time. If you're unsure whether your horse's current diet is providing the nutrients needed for healthy hooves, submit a free diet evaluation for personalized guidance from our nutritionists.

Common hoof issues in horses include cracks, chips, thin or brittle walls, slow growth, and poor-quality hoof horn. Other frequently observed problems are white line separation, thrush, flares, and imbalance due to uneven wear or poor trimming. Environmental conditions like excess moisture or hard, dry footing can contribute to weakened hooves, while nutritional imbalances may impair keratin production and horn strength.

Working with a qualified farrier and providing balanced nutrition, including adequate levels of biotin, zinc, copper, and amino acids, is essential to support normal hoof structure and minimize these issues. If you’re concerned about your horse’s hooves, submit a free diet evaluation to assess whether their current feeding program is providing the nutrients needed for healthy hoof growth.

Horses with metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance or Equine Metabolic Syndrome require careful nutritional management to support hoof growth while maintaining metabolic health. A low-starch, low-sugar diet based on tested forage is important to help regulate insulin levels and reduce the risk of laminitic episodes.

Metabolic horses also benefit from higher levels of certain vitamins and minerals to support hoof health, metabolic function, and overall well-being. AminoTrace+ is a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement specifically formulated for metabolic horses to support healthy hoof growth, antioxidant status, and mineral balance.

Circulatory health is also important for hoof tissue oxygenation and nutrient delivery. Jiaogulan is a natural herb that supports nitric oxide production and vascular function. It is recommended by Dr. Eleanor Kellon, VMD for horses with compromised blood flow or those prone to laminitic episodes.

To ensure your horse’s diet is meeting their unique needs, submit a free diet evaluation to receive a customized plan from our equine nutritionists.

Omneity is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement suitable for most horses and provides all essential nutrients required for hoof strength, coat quality, and overall health.

AminoTrace+ is ideal for horses with metabolic conditions, poor hoof quality, or high dietary iron. It contains higher levels of copper, zinc, and antioxidants to support metabolic function and promote healthy hoof growth in horses with increased nutrient demands.

If you're unsure which product is right for your horse, submit a free diet evaluation for personalized guidance from our nutritionists and veterinarians.

The best hoof supplement for most horses is Mad Barn’s Omneity^®. Omneity is a complete vitamin and mineral supplement designed to balance the whole diet, which is the foundation of strong hoof growth.

Hooves are built from keratinized tissue, and normal hoof horn production depends on adequate copper, zinc, biotin, amino acids, vitamins, and overall mineral balance. Many forage-based diets are low in several of these nutrients, especially when horses are not fed a full serving of fortified feed. Omneity helps correct these common gaps in one formula, making it a practical replacement for both a ration balancer and a separate hoof supplement in many feeding programs.

For horses with metabolic concerns, high-iron forage, a history of laminitis, or persistent hoof problems, AminoTrace+ may be the better fit because it provides a more concentrated trace mineral and amino acid profile.

For metabolic horses, the safest hoof support comes from a low-NSC vitamin and mineral supplement that balances the diet without adding unnecessary sugar, starch, or calories. Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ is formulated for horses with insulin resistance, EMS, PPID, easy-keeper tendencies, or a history of laminitis.

These horses still need the nutrients required for hoof growth, including copper, zinc, biotin, amino acids, vitamin E, and antioxidants, but those nutrients must be supplied within a controlled feeding program. AminoTrace+ provides elevated copper and zinc, 20 mg of biotin, essential amino acids, natural vitamin E, magnesium, chromium, and antioxidant nutrients in a low-NSC formula.

This makes AminoTrace+ a strong choice for metabolic horses that need hoof support without relying on grain-based feeds, molasses, or calorie-dense ration balancers.

The best way to support hoof health in horses with a history of laminitis is to control sugar and starch intake, maintain a healthy body condition, provide appropriate farrier and veterinary care, and balance the diet with concentrated vitamin and mineral support. For many laminitis-prone horses, Mad Barn’s AminoTrace+ is the best fit.

AminoTrace+ is designed for horses that need low-NSC nutrition with higher levels of key hoof and metabolic nutrients. It provides elevated copper and zinc to support hoof horn integrity, biotin and amino acids to support keratin formation, and magnesium, chromium, natural vitamin E, and antioxidants to support normal metabolic function.

Because laminitis has multiple causes and risk factors, AminoTrace+ should be used as part of a broader management program that includes tested forage, careful control of sugar and starch, regular farrier care, and veterinary guidance.

Yes, Mad Barn’s Omneity^® can be used as a high-quality hoof supplement, but it is more than a hoof product. Strong hooves depend on a balanced diet that provides adequate trace minerals, amino acids, vitamins, and protein to support normal hoof horn production. This is why standalone hoof supplements or single-ingredient products do not always resolve poor hoof quality. Hooves are built from keratinized tissue, and keratin formation depends on nutrients working together. Copper and zinc support connective tissue and hoof horn integrity, biotin supports hoof horn quality, and amino acids such as methionine and lysine provide the building blocks for structural proteins. Omneity supplies these nutrients as part of a complete vitamin and mineral formula designed to balance forage-based diets and fortified feeds that are fed below the recommended rate. For many horses, Omneity can replace both a ration balancer and a separate hoof supplement with one concentrated product made with high-quality organic trace minerals, 20 mg of biotin, and key amino acids.

The best supplement for brittle or weak hooves is one that corrects the diet, not just one that adds a few hoof ingredients. For most horses, Mad Barn’s Omneity^® is the best starting point because it supplies biotin, organic copper and zinc, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals in a balanced daily formula.

Brittle hooves are often linked to low or imbalanced intake of nutrients involved in keratin production and connective tissue strength. Omneity helps address these common gaps while also supporting coat quality, immune function, and overall diet balance.

If hoof quality remains poor despite a balanced diet, or if the horse has metabolic concerns, high-iron forage, or a history of laminitis, AminoTrace+ may be the better choice because it provides higher levels of copper, zinc, amino acids, and antioxidant nutrients.