Made from 100% sheep wool with jute carrier material, wool hoof pads are completely natural. Wool is just a fabulous material, naturally antibacterial, environmentally conscious but also comfortable, it's really the ideal choice for when it comes to protecting your pony's hooves.
Each hoof pad is easy-care, washable, reusable and simply compostable at the end of life. This means that not only are these hoof pads biodegradable, they break down into completely bioavailable, natural by-products so there's no microplastics or plastic content to worry about at all.
They're re-usable and washable, so if they get a little dirty, you can simply hand-wash the pad in water to remove any muck, manure or shavings and let the item air dry. Wool is naturally antibacterial, wicking and breathable, meaning it'll dry out quickly and easily, and it won't harbour bacteria or smells.
If you're using these hoof pads to help alongside treating an infected hoof, we'd strongly recommend they are disposed of, and they can simply be composted or used as a mulch mat.
How can I use these natural wool hoof pads?
Like insoles for humans, if you're wanting to use these for cushioning, you simply have to trim these to size and pop into your horses boot. The grippy, fibrous surface of the wool will simply grip onto the rubber of the inside of the boot. Wool is also naturally compressive, meaning it will gently and evenly conform to the horses frog and hoof shape, dispersing pressure. Ensure you trim the hoof pad to a size where it fits snugly inside the boot, it doesn't move about, so it can sit across the hoof flat without bunching.
You can also incorporate these into healing and drawing hoof poultices, to give the hoof a little comfort and support as well as helping to contain all the ingredients in the poultice. Pop the hoof pad inside the breathable bag, or wrap you're using - ensure it's trimmed to an appropriate size and is laying flat against the hoof/ ingredients and doesn't bunch up. The wool is naturally antibacterial, so when used in conjunction with a healing poultice it will help deter bacteria build up. Wool is also wicking, breathable and hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb moisture from the area without sitting wet against the hoof surface (unless things are incredibly damp); it will also allow hooves to breathe. In this case we'd recommend disposing of the hoof pad after use with other ingredients, especially if the poultice has been used in conjunction with treating infection of any sort.
Please note:
Although we're confident our hoof pads are safe and effective, we cannot accept any liability for any consequences arising from the use of these hoof pads. Please use with care and at your own risk.
Why should I choose natural animal care products?
Many animal care products, from boots to brushes, soaps and shampoos are filled with plastics, chemicals and synthetics. Often these are petroleum based, non-renewable and when they enter the environment, they have significant consequences on the ecological environment in the area. Many pet cleaning products contain phosphates, microplastics and oil derivatives - all of which when they enter the water table have negative effects on the habitat, reduce biodiversity and contribute to eutrophication of water based environments. Truly natural animal care products don't contain these synthetics, they use ingredients and materials found in nature. Often there's an effective natural animal product alternative to the usual - so it's always worth a look. That way your furry friend is having less of an impact on the environment.
In fact if you're looking to make some like-for-like swaps to more natural animal products, from toys to beds why not take a peek at our natural pet product range? Our ever expanding natural pet product range has something for any pet, feathery, fluffy and four-legged.
Made from 100% sheep wool with jute carrier material, wool hoof pads are completely natural. Wool is just a fabulous material, naturally antibacterial, environmentally conscious but also comfortable, it's really the ideal choice for when it comes to protecting your pony's hooves.
Each hoof pad is easy-care, washable, reusable and simply compostable at the end of life. This means that not only are these hoof pads biodegradable, they break down into completely bioavailable, natural by-products so there's no microplastics or plastic content to worry about at all.
They're re-usable and washable, so if they get a little dirty, you can simply hand-wash the pad in water to remove any muck, manure or shavings and let the item air dry. Wool is naturally antibacterial, wicking and breathable, meaning it'll dry out quickly and easily, and it won't harbour bacteria or smells.
If you're using these hoof pads to help alongside treating an infected hoof, we'd strongly recommend they are disposed of, and they can simply be composted or used as a mulch mat.
How can I use these natural wool hoof pads?
Like insoles for humans, if you're wanting to use these for cushioning, you simply have to trim these to size and pop into your horses boot. The grippy, fibrous surface of the wool will simply grip onto the rubber of the inside of the boot. Wool is also naturally compressive, meaning it will gently and evenly conform to the horses frog and hoof shape, dispersing pressure. Ensure you trim the hoof pad to a size where it fits snugly inside the boot, it doesn't move about, so it can sit across the hoof flat without bunching.
You can also incorporate these into healing and drawing hoof poultices, to give the hoof a little comfort and support as well as helping to contain all the ingredients in the poultice. Pop the hoof pad inside the breathable bag, or wrap you're using - ensure it's trimmed to an appropriate size and is laying flat against the hoof/ ingredients and doesn't bunch up. The wool is naturally antibacterial, so when used in conjunction with a healing poultice it will help deter bacteria build up. Wool is also wicking, breathable and hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb moisture from the area without sitting wet against the hoof surface (unless things are incredibly damp); it will also allow hooves to breathe. In this case we'd recommend disposing of the hoof pad after use with other ingredients, especially if the poultice has been used in conjunction with treating infection of any sort.
Please note:
Although we're confident our hoof pads are safe and effective, we cannot accept any liability for any consequences arising from the use of these hoof pads. Please use with care and at your own risk.
Why should I choose natural animal care products?
Many animal care products, from boots to brushes, soaps and shampoos are filled with plastics, chemicals and synthetics. Often these are petroleum based, non-renewable and when they enter the environment, they have significant consequences on the ecological environment in the area. Many pet cleaning products contain phosphates, microplastics and oil derivatives - all of which when they enter the water table have negative effects on the habitat, reduce biodiversity and contribute to eutrophication of water based environments. Truly natural animal care products don't contain these synthetics, they use ingredients and materials found in nature. Often there's an effective natural animal product alternative to the usual - so it's always worth a look. That way your furry friend is having less of an impact on the environment.
In fact if you're looking to make some like-for-like swaps to more natural animal products, from toys to beds why not take a peek at our natural pet product range? Our ever expanding natural pet product range has something for any pet, feathery, fluffy and four-legged.
Snug Hoof - Natural Wool Hoof Pad
23 reviews
£10.00
In Stock
Select Size: 12cm Pack of 2
UK Wool
Sustainable
Plastic-free
Compostable
Made of 100% sheep wool felted onto a jute hessian carrier material, our naturally antibacterial, comfy hoof pads are an excellent choice when it comes to hoof-care. Perfect for protection, as part of a poultice or just to increase the comfort of an existing boot or cover – these natural wool hoof pads are just fantastic.
Wool has a range of natural properties that benefit our equine friends.
Benefits of wool hoof pads over synthetic versions are:
Wool is environmentally-friendly & sustainable
Wool is naturally antibacterial
The wool moulds to the frog, providing support and comfort
Wool is naturally breathable and hygroscopic, wicking away gunge and helping with the healing process.
Wool is surprisingly durable and long-lasting
Wool hoof pads tend not to twist or slip
The wool pads are reusable
The wool pads are compostable
The wool pads are anti static
How to use:
Simply insert the pad into the boot, like an insole. For heavier horses or additional padding, place two layers in the boot. They can be added to as the pad squashes down.
The pads can be cleaned in warm soapy water, then left flat to dry. If they’ve been used on an infected hoof then please dispose of them. They can be composted or made into a mulch mat for the garden.
Each pack contains: two pads, each approx. 15mm thick.
Product description & details
Made from 100% sheep wool with jute carrier material, wool hoof pads are completely natural. Wool is just a fabulous material, naturally antibacterial, environmentally conscious but also comfortable, it's really the ideal choice for when it comes to protecting your pony's hooves.
Each hoof pad is easy-care, washable, reusable and simply compostable at the end of life. This means that not only are these hoof pads biodegradable, they break down into completely bioavailable, natural by-products so there's no microplastics or plastic content to worry about at all.
They're re-usable and washable, so if they get a little dirty, you can simply hand-wash the pad in water to remove any muck, manure or shavings and let the item air dry. Wool is naturally antibacterial, wicking and breathable, meaning it'll dry out quickly and easily, and it won't harbour bacteria or smells.
If you're using these hoof pads to help alongside treating an infected hoof, we'd strongly recommend they are disposed of, and they can simply be composted or used as a mulch mat.
How can I use these natural wool hoof pads?
Like insoles for humans, if you're wanting to use these for cushioning, you simply have to trim these to size and pop into your horses boot. The grippy, fibrous surface of the wool will simply grip onto the rubber of the inside of the boot. Wool is also naturally compressive, meaning it will gently and evenly conform to the horses frog and hoof shape, dispersing pressure. Ensure you trim the hoof pad to a size where it fits snugly inside the boot, it doesn't move about, so it can sit across the hoof flat without bunching.
You can also incorporate these into healing and drawing hoof poultices, to give the hoof a little comfort and support as well as helping to contain all the ingredients in the poultice. Pop the hoof pad inside the breathable bag, or wrap you're using - ensure it's trimmed to an appropriate size and is laying flat against the hoof/ ingredients and doesn't bunch up. The wool is naturally antibacterial, so when used in conjunction with a healing poultice it will help deter bacteria build up. Wool is also wicking, breathable and hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb moisture from the area without sitting wet against the hoof surface (unless things are incredibly damp); it will also allow hooves to breathe. In this case we'd recommend disposing of the hoof pad after use with other ingredients, especially if the poultice has been used in conjunction with treating infection of any sort.
Please note:
Although we're confident our hoof pads are safe and effective, we cannot accept any liability for any consequences arising from the use of these hoof pads. Please use with care and at your own risk.
Why should I choose natural animal care products?
Many animal care products, from boots to brushes, soaps and shampoos are filled with plastics, chemicals and synthetics. Often these are petroleum based, non-renewable and when they enter the environment, they have significant consequences on the ecological environment in the area. Many pet cleaning products contain phosphates, microplastics and oil derivatives - all of which when they enter the water table have negative effects on the habitat, reduce biodiversity and contribute to eutrophication of water based environments. Truly natural animal care products don't contain these synthetics, they use ingredients and materials found in nature. Often there's an effective natural animal product alternative to the usual - so it's always worth a look. That way your furry friend is having less of an impact on the environment.
In fact if you're looking to make some like-for-like swaps to more natural animal products, from toys to beds why not take a peek at our natural pet product range? Our ever expanding natural pet product range has something for any pet, feathery, fluffy and four-legged.
Made from 100% sheep wool with jute carrier material, wool hoof pads are completely natural. Wool is just a fabulous material, naturally antibacterial, environmentally conscious but also comfortable, it's really the ideal choice for when it comes to protecting your pony's hooves.
Each hoof pad is easy-care, washable, reusable and simply compostable at the end of life. This means that not only are these hoof pads biodegradable, they break down into completely bioavailable, natural by-products so there's no microplastics or plastic content to worry about at all.
They're re-usable and washable, so if they get a little dirty, you can simply hand-wash the pad in water to remove any muck, manure or shavings and let the item air dry. Wool is naturally antibacterial, wicking and breathable, meaning it'll dry out quickly and easily, and it won't harbour bacteria or smells.
If you're using these hoof pads to help alongside treating an infected hoof, we'd strongly recommend they are disposed of, and they can simply be composted or used as a mulch mat.
How can I use these natural wool hoof pads?
Like insoles for humans, if you're wanting to use these for cushioning, you simply have to trim these to size and pop into your horses boot. The grippy, fibrous surface of the wool will simply grip onto the rubber of the inside of the boot. Wool is also naturally compressive, meaning it will gently and evenly conform to the horses frog and hoof shape, dispersing pressure. Ensure you trim the hoof pad to a size where it fits snugly inside the boot, it doesn't move about, so it can sit across the hoof flat without bunching.
You can also incorporate these into healing and drawing hoof poultices, to give the hoof a little comfort and support as well as helping to contain all the ingredients in the poultice. Pop the hoof pad inside the breathable bag, or wrap you're using - ensure it's trimmed to an appropriate size and is laying flat against the hoof/ ingredients and doesn't bunch up. The wool is naturally antibacterial, so when used in conjunction with a healing poultice it will help deter bacteria build up. Wool is also wicking, breathable and hygroscopic, meaning it will absorb moisture from the area without sitting wet against the hoof surface (unless things are incredibly damp); it will also allow hooves to breathe. In this case we'd recommend disposing of the hoof pad after use with other ingredients, especially if the poultice has been used in conjunction with treating infection of any sort.
Please note:
Although we're confident our hoof pads are safe and effective, we cannot accept any liability for any consequences arising from the use of these hoof pads. Please use with care and at your own risk.
Why should I choose natural animal care products?
Many animal care products, from boots to brushes, soaps and shampoos are filled with plastics, chemicals and synthetics. Often these are petroleum based, non-renewable and when they enter the environment, they have significant consequences on the ecological environment in the area. Many pet cleaning products contain phosphates, microplastics and oil derivatives - all of which when they enter the water table have negative effects on the habitat, reduce biodiversity and contribute to eutrophication of water based environments. Truly natural animal care products don't contain these synthetics, they use ingredients and materials found in nature. Often there's an effective natural animal product alternative to the usual - so it's always worth a look. That way your furry friend is having less of an impact on the environment.
In fact if you're looking to make some like-for-like swaps to more natural animal products, from toys to beds why not take a peek at our natural pet product range? Our ever expanding natural pet product range has something for any pet, feathery, fluffy and four-legged.
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The hoof boot liners I have had in the past always squashed down to nothing very quickly and were almost useless. These Snug Hoof Wool Pads are different. They work brilliantly enabling my horse to go happily along the stoniest tracks. If and when they wear out I will be buying more. Thank you Chimney Sheep for a great product.
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Vikki Tanner
Very impressed
Saw these online and decided to try them for our pony, Milady, who has laminitis and has been so very sore…got her some boots which helped but her feet were a little smelly, as she was having to wear the boots almost all of the time…these pads have been great, smell has significantly reduced and now she doesn’t need the boots on quite so much! Would highly recommend!
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Melanie Cole
Highly recommend
This product was recommended by Gawsworth Track Livery as being used successfully with their laminitic rehabs. They stated that the product wicks away sweat etc and so promotes hygiene. Having used the pads on my horse (who wears boots due to sensitive soles) I can say that this really is the case. The pads were used for several days. My horse’s soles were bone dry and looking good after removal of boots. I would highly recommend .
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Sally
Great hoof boots inserts, easily washable & dry quickly. It helps cushion my horses hooves in her boots.
Well packaged & quick delivery
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Kathryn Woods
Great find.
Using foam pads inside her boots when she was on box rest with Laminitis due to EMS made her feet sweaty and smelly. These pads are a god send. So comfortable and not in the least sweaty or smelly. Definitely recommend.
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