VioVet HoofBoost™ Farrier's Pellets for Horses & Ponies

VioVet HoofBoost™ Farrier's Pellets for Horses & Ponies
5kg Tub

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  • Special Offer 5kg Tub £26.49

Description

5kg tub lasts an average horse approx. 1 month when fed at the maintenance rate (170g).

HoofBoost™ Farrier’s Pellets are a comprehensive, high-specification supplement for the complete support of strong, healthy hoof structures, inside and out. It contains a broad range of well-researched micronutrients which provide targeted nutritional support for:

• Horses & ponies with poor quality or compromised hooves

• Horses & ponies that are prone to foot issues

• Horses & ponies that are very active on their feet

Each serving of Hoof Boost ™ Farrier’s Pellets provides the optimal levels of VItamins, Minerals, (including Biotin), Amino Acids, Collagen, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids, providing a well-rounded nutritional profile to nourish the foot and promote growth & repair.

Our pellets also help contribute to overall well-being by supporting the digestive system, skin & coat and joints.

This feed is FEI compliant.

How do HoofBoost™ Farrier’s Pellets help?

Biotin, known for its vital role in promoting healthy hooves, supports the production of keratin—a key protein found in hoof tissue which stimulates the growth of strong and healthy horn.

Amino Acids, the building blocks of proteins, are essential for new hoof tissue development and repair. This promotes strength and elasticity, reducing the risk of cracks and other structural issues.

Collagen is the main component of connective tissues and essential to the process of repairing hoof structures and promoting the growth of healthy, well-structured hooves. Vitamin C also plays an important role in the synthesis of collagen.

Zinc aids in the synthesis of keratin to promote strong, sturdy hooves, and is often lacking in horses & ponies with hoof issues.

MSM can help to reduce uncomfortable inflammation, as well combat oxidative stress. The bioavailable sulphur contents from MSM also contributes to stronger hoof horn.

Omega Fatty Acids can help reduce inflammation in the hoof tissues, promote blood circulation, and support the integrity of the hoof capsule.

Rich levels of Antioxidants including Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Beta-Carotene & Copper help maintain the integrity of the hoof structures by reducing oxidative damage caused by the environment and normal metabolic processes.

Manganese is involved in the synthesis of connective tissues, including those found in hooves.

Vitamin D3 & Black Pepper may help to support the absorption and transport of nutrients, particularly to the bones and hooves.

Magnesium contributes to the formation of strong, healthy hooves, and is often lacking in horses suffering from laminitis or weakened hooves.


Probiotics & Prebiotics promote healthy digestive function by balancing the levels of beneficial vs harmful bacteria in the gut and supporting normal nutrient absorption.

Feeding Guide:

Complementary feeding stuff in mini pellet form. To be fed with complementary forages. This product is for feeding to horses and ponies only. If using a hoof supplement for the first time, we recommend feeding double the recommended daily amount for the first week. Please allow around 3 months of use to see a noticeable difference as new, healthy horn grows in to replace the old hoof.

Feeding rate based on an average 450kg horse is 170g. 100g scoop included inside.

Weight

Daily Maintenance

Scoops

200kg

75g

3⁄4

400kg

150g

1½

600kg

225g

2¼

800kg

300g

3

Active ingredients per 170g:

Biotin ....................................................... 34mg

DL-Methionine ......................................... 6,494mg

Collagen Matrix ....................................... 1,258mg

MSM ........................................................ 425mg

Vitamin D3 ............................................... 510IU

Vitamin C ................................................. 595mg

Vitamin E ................................................. 425mg

Beta-Carotene ......................................... 10.2mg

Zinc .......................................................... 170mg

Copper ..................................................... 36.55mg

Manganese ............................................... 25.5mg

Magnesium Oxide .................................... 1.5%

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae .................... 2x1010 CFU/kg

Oligosaccharides ..................................... 3.75%

Black Pepper ............................................ 0.05%

Sunflower Oil (source of Omega-3 & 6) .. 1%

Feed Composition:

Lucerne Meal, Soya (Bean) Meal (GM), Linseed Expeller, Soya Hulls (GM), Copra Meal, Oats, Oligosaccharides, DL-Methionine (3c301) (38,200mg/kg), Magnesium Oxide, Sunflower Oil, Collagen Matrix (7,400mg/kg), Calcium Carbonate, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM; 2,500mg/kg), Calcium Sulphate (11.1.8)(Pellet Binder), Sodium Bicarbonate, Black Pepper.

Vitamins (per kg):

Vitamin D3 (3a671) 3000iu, Vitamin C (3a300 Ascorbic Acid) 3500mg, Vitamin E (3a700 Alpha Tocopherol) 2500mg, Biotin (3a880) 200mg, Vitamin A precursor (E160a (ii) Beta-Carotene) 60mg.

Trace Elements (per kg):

Zinc (3b609 Zinc Chloride Hydroxide Monohydrate) 1000mg, Copper (3b409 Dicopper Chloride Trihydroxide) 215mg, Manganese (3b507 Dimanganous Chloride Trihydroxide) 150mg.

Digestibility Enhancers (per kg):

2x1010 CFU/kg (EC) 4b1702 Saccharomyces Cerevisiae CNCM I-4407 (Actisaf Sc47).

Sensory Additives (per kg):

Flavouring Enhancers:

L-Glutamic Acid (2b620) 1.4g, Premixture of Flavouring Compounds 175mgs.

Technological Additives (per kg):

Binders / anti-caking agents: Sepiolite (E562) 4.9g.

Preservatives:

Contains Permitted Preservatives.

Analytical Constituents:

Crude Protein 25.5%, Crude Oils & Fats 7%, Crude Fibre 13.5%, Crude Ash 10%, Calcium 1.0%, Sodium 0.2%, Phosphorus 0.5%, Omega 3 Fatty Acids 1%.

This feed is FEI compliant.

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Reviews (18)

Summary of Reviews for VioVet HoofBoost™ Farrier's Pellets for Horses & Ponies

Overall 4
Effectiveness
Ease Of Use
Value For Money
Absence Of Side Effects
16 out of 18 (89%) customers would recommend this product.
5 stars (11 reviews)
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3 stars (0 reviews)
2 stars (1 reviews)
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Brilliant stuff
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By Rachael Clayton on 14 October 2026

I have had my horse on HoofBoost since June as my gelding has terrible hoof horn. My farrier has already noticed the new hoof looking far better and stronger. I’ll be keeping my boy on this for the foreseeable. The only thing I would like is a refill bag as opposed to a new tub each time as I have a lot mounting up 😄

Customer recommends this product

Excellent value for money
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By Jess Baker on 13 July 2026

My fussy horse eats this out my hand , her hoof quality improved almost instantly. It matches another well known brand in terms of nutritional value at half the price

Customer recommends this product

Yummy
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By Claire Purllant on 8 July 2026

Smell goid, pellets look clean and fresh, horse really enjoys them

Customer recommends this product

Palatable
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By Jane Moore on 3 May 2026

My Welsh cob needs help with her feet but she will not eat most supplements. She’s eating this so I hope it works!

Customer recommends this product

Unpalatable
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By Amanda Bell on 17 March 2026

Horse will not eat it .

Customer does not recommend this product

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Q & A

Below are some recent questions we've received regarding VioVet HoofBoost™ Farrier's Pellets for Horses & Ponies, including answers from our team.

11 June 2025 at 10:43am

HoofBoost ingedients and quantities

Antony Hoare

  • VioVet customer since 2018
  • From: West Sussex, United Kingdom

Hi, I am interested in this as an alternative to Farriers Formula but would like to compare the ingredients. Also what would be the daily dose for a donkey?
Also is it made by Fertrell in the US or is it Viovet's own product?
Thanks and kind regards
Antony

  • VioVet Staff

For donkeys, since they have lower nutrient needs than horses, a half to one-third of the horse daily dose is usually recommended, depending on size and hoof condition. It’s best to confirm with your vet or farrier for a tailored dosage.

This is VioVet product with ingredients:
Lucerne Meal, Soya (Bean) Meal (GM), Linseed Expeller, Soya Hulls (GM), Copra Meal, Oats, Oligosaccharides, DL-Methionine (3c301) (38,200mg/kg), Magnesium Oxide, Sunflower Oil, Collagen Matrix (7,400mg/kg), Calcium Carbonate, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM; 2,500mg/kg), Calcium Sulphate (11.1.8)(Pellet Binder), Sodium Bicarbonate, Black Pepper.

More in the description of the product.

13 May 2025 at 12:12pm

Ingredients?

Rebecca Allen

  • VioVet customer since 2025
  • From: Dorset, United Kingdom

Could you provide a list of ingredients for this product please? Thank you

  • VioVet Staff

Please see below the list of active ingredients in this product.

Active ingredients per 170g:

Biotin ....................................................... 34mg
DL-Methionine ......................................... 6,494mg
Collagen Matrix ....................................... 1,258mg
MSM ........................................................ 425mg
Vitamin D3 ............................................... 510IU
Vitamin C ................................................. 595mg
Vitamin E ................................................. 425mg
Beta-Carotene ......................................... 10.2mg
Zinc .......................................................... 170mg
Copper ..................................................... 36.55mg
Manganese ............................................... 25.5mg
Magnesium Oxide .................................... 1.5%
Saccharomyces Cerevisiae .................... 2x1010 CFU/kg
Oligosaccharides ..................................... 3.75%
Black Pepper ............................................ 0.05%
Sunflower Oil (source of Omega-3 & 6) .. 1%

3 May 2025 at 7:39pm

Can I add this with my usual balancer

Rachal Gerrard

  • VioVet customer since 2022
  • From: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Sounds like a stupid question but with all the vitamins in this product would this replace a balancer ? I usually feed my horse a low fibre balancer and add biotin in powder form

  • VioVet Staff

No, this would not replace/be similar to a balancer for a horse. This mainly supports the horse's hoof.

9 March 2025 at 9:07pm

Bigger buy quantity

Molly

Hi, will there ever be the option to buy this in a larger quantity at all? Better 4 hooves do a similar product but it lasts longer with the quantity you can buy. I’d rather buy a larger amount then go though so much plastic more often. Please let me know if this is something that would ever be done as that’s the only thing that does put me off buying as I have so many horses and I’d have to buy ten of these a month. Kind regards. Molly.

  • VioVet Staff

This is something that we can put on our roadmap for the future. We appreciate your suggestion.

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