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Hooves in winter: how to protect them in a wet stable and a muddy paddock

Team ON-H Updated October 21, 2026 1 min read

● The gesture In the frog and grooves
In short

In winter, clean the hoof every day, spray SOS Hoof into the frog and grooves, protect wall and sole with Hoof Pro against water and mud, and keep using Hoof Empower as your daily step.

What changes in winter

Rain, mud in the paddock and damp bedding keep the hoof wet for hours. The frog stays damp and dark, the grooves trap dirt and the horn constantly goes from wet to dry. That's why winter care starts with the frog.

The winter routine, step by step

  1. Clean the hoof well, removing mud and bedding from the grooves.
  2. Spray SOS Hoof into the frog and grooves with the trigger sprayer: a few seconds.
  3. Brush Hoof Pro onto wall and sole to protect them from water and mud.
  4. On working days, after riding, two sprays of Hoof Empower on sole, frog and wall.

What each product does

SOS Hoof is a natural sanitising and astringent spray designed for the frog: it helps a damp, dark frog get dry again. Hoof Pro protects against water, mud and drying out. Hoof Empower keeps the hoof strong every day. SOS Hoof and Hoof Empower come together in the Hoof Rescue Kit.

Frequently asked questions

How often should I use SOS Hoof?

During wet periods, when the frog is damp or dark, regularly after cleaning.

Is Hoof Pro suitable if my horse lives outside?

Yes, it's made precisely for hooves living between water, mud and dry ground.

For the rest of the year, daily hoof care is enough. On the horse map choose «Wet stable or muddy paddock» to find the routine ready to go.

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