Horse Hoof Health: The Role of Vitamin E, Omega Oils & Daily Maintenance

By Dr. Meghan Qualls, DVM – Formulator, VZ Health LLC

When it comes to equine health, we tend to focus on performance, muscle, and digestion — but the foundation of every great horse is quite literally underfoot.

Healthy hooves aren’t just about farrier work — they’re a direct reflection of internal health. And if your horse’s feet are brittle, cracked, slow-growing, or prone to abscesses, nutrition might be the missing link.

Let’s explore how vitamin E, omega oils, and daily topical care all work together to build better hooves from the inside out.

🧬 What Makes a Healthy Hoof?

A healthy hoof is:

• Structurally strong with tight walls and a well-formed frog

• Moisturized but not mushy

• Resistant to cracking, abscesses, and separation

• Capable of growing consistently and reshaping with work

This requires more than biotin — it requires nutrients that support circulation, cell regeneration, immune defense, and hydration.

🟢 Vitamin E: The Unsung Hero

Vitamin E is critical for:

• Blood flow to the coronet band

• Cellular repair in the hoof matrix

• Immune support to reduce inflammation and fight subclinical infections

But not all forms are created equal. The natural, bioavailable form (like in VetZoneRx Smart Source Vitamin E) is much better absorbed than synthetic E.

“We often overlook vitamin E when addressing hoof issues, but it’s essential for long-term growth and recovery.”
— Dr. Meghan Qualls, DVM

🐎 Omega Oils: Moisture, Flexibility & Growth

Omega-3 and -6 fatty acids from high-quality oils:

• Help regulate inflammation in the hoof capsule

• Improve hoof wall elasticity

• Support healthy keratin production

• Encourage natural shine and horn strength

VetZoneRx’s Omega+ Maintenance combines these benefits in an easy-to-feed blend that supports not just hooves — but coat, joints, and digestion too.

🧴 Topical Hoof Oil: Seal & Support from the Outside

Even with perfect nutrition, hooves still face environmental challenges:

• Dry bedding

• Wet-dry cycles

• Sand, gravel, or mud

• Winter cracks or summer splits

Daily topical application of our Omega Hoof Oil helps:

• Lock in moisture

• Prevent brittle cracking

• Deliver ozonated oils that support microbial balance

✅ Vet-Formulated Routine for Hoof Health

🐴 Final Thoughts from Dr. Qualls

“Hoof health is a mirror of internal health. When we address circulation, inflammation, and nutrition — we see stronger feet, smoother rides, and fewer setbacks.”

📦 Shop the Hoof Health Collection

🔗 Smart Source Vitamin E
🔗 Omega+ Maintenance
🔗 Omega Hoof Oil